It's not just almost eerie. It really is, and makes me think of zombies walking. PR zombies.
Seriously, though, I imagine that there are pretty intense discussions taking place within a number of handset manufacturers right now about how to manage their risk:
* treat (but how? it's a Gulliver situation even for someone like Samsung)
* transfer (almost impossible to transfer the risks in this situation unless you join the MS camp)
* accept (and have your shareholders crucify you if you made the wrong call)
A very brave move from Google (in the Yes, Minister sense)
Seriously, though, I imagine that there are pretty intense discussions taking place within a number of handset manufacturers right now about how to manage their risk:
* treat (but how? it's a Gulliver situation even for someone like Samsung)
* transfer (almost impossible to transfer the risks in this situation unless you join the MS camp)
* accept (and have your shareholders crucify you if you made the wrong call)
A very brave move from Google (in the Yes, Minister sense)