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I don't get how NaCl can be a tool for controlling content, when it's easy to convert an NaCl app into a native app that can be downloaded and run at will. You can't really have Microsoft-style dominance over a platform when users can leave you as soon as they are slightly annoyed.

Not to mention that NaCl is open source BSD-license, so, yeah.

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> when it's easy to convert an NaCl app into a native app that can be downloaded and run at will.

In theory .NET JIT can emit native image code. But have you ever seen any framework-free .NET apps?

The dependences, libraries, ecosystem will lock you in.

Depending on your definition of control, they have both the page views and ability to create a single-click installer to create an ideal situation wherein most developers are compelled to target their environment, and most users will eventually click their download link. At such a point, both groups will begin to advocate its further use by yet more parties. I'm not familiar with a better word.

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