The Less Than Free Business Model

*This is capitalism, but not as we knew it, Jim. Now awaiting less-than-free food, less-than-free clothing, and less-than-free shelter.

http://abovethecrowd.com/2009/10/29/google-redefines-disruption-the-"less-than-free"-business-model/

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"That's right; Google will pay you to use their mobile OS. I like to call this the "less than free" business model. This is a remarkable card to play. Because of its dominance in search, Google has ad rates that blow away the competition. To compete at...