The previous post on Google Takes Down HuddleChat After Complaints About 37Signals Ripoffgot very interesting responses on Slashdot. I am quoting some of them which I thought were insightful.
Substitute Microsoft for Google and yes, people would be far more up in arms about it.
“Why?” you ask? Do you really need that spelt out for you?
Microsoft [...]
There were striking similarities between one of Google’s App Engine demos, HuddleChat (a real-time chat application) and the Campfire app from 37Signals. Google has taken HuddleChat down from the App Engine app gallery.” Google explains:
“The App Engine team was looking for some sample apps to help kick the tires on their new system, so we [...]