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Google doesn’t need a clause like this to "display content" on the web.Its a browser - its a tool which I use through a connection I have with my ISP to access the internet. If data isn't being sent back to Google - why do I need to give Google any right over what I enter into a browser? They do not need a licence for me to "display" content I enter into a browser. Why do they? Why does Google even care what I enter into the browser unless there is some ulterior motive.Firefox/IE certainly doesn't seek to gain a royalty free licence from what I enter into when I am surfing the web. There is absolutely no need for Google to include a clause such as this in browser software. The operation and functional aspect of a browser in no way requires Google to have a licence over what is entered into it. If it did – every other piece of browser software produced would have a similar condition – which they don’t because quite clearly, its not needed.When I access Yahoo – why do I need to give Google a licence over what I type? It’s one thing for Google to demand this on services they own – yes, then the “we require this to publish items on the web” is half arguable (I still contend this is a weak argument) – but in services they don’t own?I would love Google to explain HOW and WHY they need a licence such as this for browser software ?

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