Google takes aim at hosting services Over on ArsTechnica there's an article describing the imminent launch of 'Google Base', which will essentially be database services for content developers/providers/anyone. This was quoted in the article:

Google Base is Google's database into which you can add all types of content. We'll host your content and make it searchable online for free.

Examples of items you can find in Google Base:

• Description of your party planning service
• Articles on current events from your website
• Listing of your used car for sale
• Database of protein structures

What Google is doing is saying "You don't need to stuff around with setting up a webserver, getting a hosting deal and designing a database-backed website. We'll do it for you."

SERVICES!

I think I can hear the bottom dropping out of the hosting market...  ¶ 7:40 AM