rohitj - 3:24 pm on Mar 13, 2009 (gmt 0)

Let's not forget Safari. Safari 3.0 is incredibly fast. It's a huge success, by most accounts, and will likely be heavily invested upon in the future. They already have a sizable chunk of the market (~10%) and could continue to grow with each release.

I'm more concerned about the business model behind the browsers. What will users tolerate? How much will search engines pay per search (if at all)? etc., Part of me worries that a browser, by itself, might not be a viable business in the future (limiting the prospects of startups joining) and more of a strategic play that only a few players can afford.