Google, the Web search engine which attracted a loyal following in part because its simple Web site is uncluttered by obtrusive graphical banner ads, has now decided to sell the sort of ads it once scorned.
Via Michael Duff [1], “Google to Sell Type of Ad It Once Shunned [2]”
Say it ain't so! Say it ain't soooooooooooo! [3]
[1] http://www.livejournal.com/users/michaelduff/173470.html
[2] http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/13/technology/13goog.html?pagewanted=pri