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Trimble To Acquire Google SketchUp

Posted by timothy on from the back-to-the-drawing-board dept.

yoink! writes "It looks like Google is selling off SketchUp or, conversely, Trimble is acquiring it. Despite several indications there will continue to be a free version of the 3D modelling software, users are unsure about what this will mean for the SketchUp community at large as indicated by the comments on the official Google SketchUp Blog post. They are, however, rejoicing that they will be freed from Groups for SketchUp discussions."

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  1. Taking all bets! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Who wants to guess how long it'll take before Trimble decides to nix the free version? (or perhaps to move basic tools into the non-free pro version)

    1. Re:Taking all bets! by Overzeetop · · Score: 4, Insightful

      In 6 months, the free version will become a viewer.

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      Is it just my observation, or are there way too many stupid people in the world?
  2. Re:Another affirmation of Google narrowing its vis by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Another affirmation that lifetime of any Google service is always in question.

  3. If it doesn't have ads, it's outta here. by Animats · · Score: 4, Insightful

    This is Google concentrating on their core business area - ads. If it doesn't have ads on it, it's going.

    What does Google have left that doesn't have ads, or collects data on users to support ads?