Google is a multi billion dollar company that will give stuff away for free to try and win a few customers.. Millions of people use scethchup for free and never pay for it.

Part of the grace of MoI is you are speaking directly to the developer.

Also, there is power in being small.. Michael just did a complete 180 on his UI. Has anybody else ever seen that?

Alas, he is just one man making a living.