Lemur: I meant in the sense that their monopolies seem to be expanding - and they are like Microsoft in that respect, in that the average user uses M$ (and, more recently, apparently, Google) "stuff" whether they like it or not.
How many people use other search engines ? Prolly less than the number of ppl who use other OSes

You may note that Google has been continuously (and aggresively) expanding its objectives ever since they appeared on the market. It's no longer just the search engine: it's the mail, the storage, the ads, google maps, google earth, and the list goes on.
Now, I don't particularly have a problem with their software in itself - it's definitely much better than whatever M$ buggy junk, BUT with the apparent policy/trend.

I'm a bit uneasy about emerging giants and their monopolies.
(And a bit paranoid in general )