since going public, Googles financial board, and its investors, have cautioned the two young, ambitious owners about their spending. Google spends a LOT of money on researching new technologies, must of it turning out wasteful. But then, Googles two young spearheads are not looking out for their buck - they're looking out for the evolution of internet technology. They see something, they try it. If it fails it fails, if it succedes, great! They're having great successes in pushing OTHERS to excel. I wish more companies could have this gall. But, most companies aren't selling stock at 400$ a peice....
everyone should google 'how google works'.. you'll wind up with a page, posted on april fools day, about how google's search engine works. It's halarious. It gives you a great look in to what google really means to these guys.