I remember when I first downloaded WinAmp back in the late 90’s. I thought it was amazing…until I was turned onto Foobar.

Branding is also important. All services should have their own name (YouTube instead of Google Video), but the websites should also display the logo of the parent company.

Also, you might want to mention Musicmatch. They were acquired in 2004, but you might want to throw in a word or two anyway.

Maybe the should focus on making better use of there past purchases instead of buying new companies.

I definitely agree and Google should be the same way. I think all of the companies are just in a buying frenzy because they are afraid that someone else might step in and buy these startups.

It’s like playing Monopoly and landing a property that you have the chance to purchase. Do you pass it up and hope it is still there for next time or do you grab it so that your opponents won’t be able to complete their set? It’s always a touch decision because you have limited resources.

Thanks…adding it to the list.

I wonder if their recent re-organization will slow down their acquisitions.