What’s the deal with Google Sitemaps?
So, my $0.02 (for what that is worth): no consipiracies, no ulterior moives, just good old fashioned business logic. “Reduced costs == increased profits, a better product == market leadership and better PR, innovation == keeping Microsoft in third place”.
Personally, I wish *I* had an idea for my business that reduced my costs, improved my products AND generated solid PR and plenty of press. I can’t imagine anyone would nee any more motivation for an idea than that.