I myself don't have the fear. I think their ethics are contributing to their success and I doubt that they are going to lose them.
It's a bit naive, in my opinion, to think that money, and especially large money, will not change a person or a company. Google will have to word twice as hard since everyone's eyes are on them just waiting for a chance to call them "the 2nd Microsoft".
They don't need any more money, they are both creative people (Larry and Serge). There are different types of people, we all have to survive, but some can never have enough money (Bill) and others are more motivated by factors such as following thru with something they believe in, fame etc.
I think that every company do their best to take over the world.. forunately, they only succeed in making some profits..
I suspect we are looking at the peak of Google's share price between now and Christmas. Other than Google Wallet - come the day - it is not obvious where the next Google rabbit from a hat is coming from. Buying AOL?? I think not. The interesting thing will be to see who, if anyone, can adapt to Web 2.0 concepts fastest. Another interesting thing will be to see if Google can create a seemless blending of its various services into one handy account. (Try to find sitemaps from a standing start - but only if you have ten minutes.) In a sense the catalyst for another stage in Google growth will be their implementation of Google Wallet. If they can create a successful alternative to PayPal without all of the bugs and sheer perversity which PayPal seems intent on inflicting on its customers, they may very well create the first global currency. At that point the market cap explodes. On the other hand, if they bring Google wallet in as lamely as the "talk" feature they will loose the advantage the brand would give a really well done online payments system. We'll know soon.
Go (we know what that means) ogle (you now know what that means.) What do they tell us to do every day? GoOgle. That is the tip of the iceberg of english. –verb (used with object) 1. to look at amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently. 2. to eye; look or stare at. –verb (used without object) 3. to look amorously, flirtatiously, or impertinently. 4. to look or stare. –noun 5. an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent glance or stare. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Origin: 1670–80; appar. < D, freq. (see -le ) of oogen to make eyes at, deriv. of oog eye (cf. LG oegeln, G äugeln)