It's not always about profit and revenue. By your definition, Apache and Linux could not be considered successes.
Personally, I think gaining 10-15% of the browser/smartphone market in a couple years is pretty good. And while the direct success of Chrome has been nice, it's also been a kick in the pants for the entire browser industry, which has responded with better, safer, and faster browsers for everyone.
Personally, I think gaining 10-15% of the browser/smartphone market in a couple years is pretty good. And while the direct success of Chrome has been nice, it's also been a kick in the pants for the entire browser industry, which has responded with better, safer, and faster browsers for everyone.