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[robkristie]

Am I the only one who is scared silly by this? Google already has too much data on it's users.
I am fully convinced that the big evil corporation in all the futuristic apocalyptic films ever made is going to turn out to be Google.

[FFPCWORLD]

is obvious that robkristie is Bill Gates alias. We already have Microsoft controlling the OS world. Any software goes down in price after the first year. Any awesome game costs a fraction after 2 years. But Windows... nnnnoooooo... same price on year 1 or on year 4. That's the measure of a Monopoly: no competition, pay my price and shut-up.

[ushere]

so big deal, another beos, linux spin-off or similar - fine for the net, but running serious apps?
i mean linux cant even get it's audio driver act together...
i'll stick with win and mac, at least i can work professionally on them....

[flux021]

I think you have missed the point dude. It wont be designed around running serious apps. It's focus is taking the labour off your machine and putting it onto their servers. Hence why they have slowly built up their web apps over the years. You can practically do everything office can online now and even Adobe have been building the web version of Photoshop - okay it isn't great but it is a step forward.

Their servers will be a lot more powerful then your desktop but I agree a lot developers will require more local applications but they will no doubt focus on building apps for the web. There are more people capable of using google OS than developers that is for sure ;)

[dbcad7]

Linux audio has worked just fine on every machine I have installed on it, and has since the late 90's .. There is a new sound architecture recently introduced (pulse audio) that has given some people problems (I haven't experienced it though), but the old staples of ALSA and OSS are still available and work fine.
No problem with Google coming up with an OS.. I'll try it.. And just like I do with Linux and Win 7, I'll just dual boot.. Choice is a good thing.. If something doesn't work for you, or the way you want, then use the something else.. In my case I use Linux 95 percent of the time. That doesn't make Windows bad, it's just I prefer the experience I get from Linux.. and Google's new OS may offer something I like better.. whose to say ? we'll have to wait and see what they come up with.. This article doesn't say, but I have a strong suspicion on what outside applications it will be able to run, and I don't think they will be Windows apps.

[Marshall123]

Private clouds with external and internal personal controls WILL be the future OS environment. Google couldn't be more timely with its Chrome OS and Google Voice. Have no fear readers, you will not lose your privacy or individual control options. Our very special form of Democracy may be around but to the benefit of our special rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities.

[Nairb]

I for one am looking forward to it, especially if Crome OS can make more inroads into the netbook than other Linuz systems did.

Unfortunately the companies selling Linux netbooks did not have the foresight to provide a tour of the operating system and many returned their netbooks.

I have a acer linux netbook, and being able to log on, check my e-mail and log off all in under two minutes is a real benefit.

As for what will run on the Chrome OS - probably all things built for linux. But the point is it will also run anything built for the net - whether it be intranet or a companies intranet.

[Nairb]

Sorry,



last line should have read - Whether it be available on the internet or a companies intranet.

[seabass450]

This is a complete joke!! Google is such an arrogant company and eventually arrogance catches up... I hope google fails in the end...

First off, MSFT and Apple have years of experience under their belts. You can't just throw out an OS over night... It takes many years to develop.... not to mention another linux distribution is the last thing this world needs. Ubuntu is arguably becoming the linux norm these days and it is a wonderful operating system... Besides??? People really only use google for three things Search, E-mail, and Google Maps.... THAT IS ABOUT IT!!! All of the other applications are phreaking worthless... who wants to type a letter using an internet based wordprocessor?? NO ONE because normal people use MS Office, iWorks or WordPerfect... Why? because it's much easier...

As for andoird... it's a novelty item... Google half-asses things just to say they can do it... I really hope Apple wises up and steers clear of Google....

[Marshall123]

Pardon me; sometimes my enthusiasm gets the best of me. Responders open themselves up if they spelled Chrome, "Crome." Accuracy is important to ones' credibility!

[Nairb]

It is not a matter of using Google - it is a matter of using your web brower.

I run a small business and, like many small businesses, I do all my administration on line. Book Keeping (I think that is the English term), tax returns, customer relations, ordering of stock, ordering printed material, etc. It all is done using my trusty web browser.

The only thing I do not use my web browser for is maintaining my website and writing letters. I use notepad for my website and Open Office for my letters.

The only thing keeping me on windows at work is that the computer still works. When it gives up the ghost I will be switching to linux (and maybe Chrome OS) for sure.

[empirestatebuddy]

My guess is that Chrome OS will further fracture the nominal Linux market. In spite of all the criticism we read about Microsoft and Windows, the reality is that, for most people, Windows works. It's compatible with just about any application or game out there. No other OS even comes close. So, while Windows isn't perfect, it's not the slouch that the media make it out to be either. The world runs on Windows.

[popler]

Call me old-fashioned, but why would I want a web-based OS? It's called a browser. This would be a good idea if free wireless internet was readily available on every spot on the globe. U equate this Chrome idea to "Google Documents". Sure it's great in theory, but in reality it's counter-intuitive.

[someguythere]

Choice is a good thing.. If something doesn't work for you, or the way you want, then use the something else..


What a bunch of crap. Choice is a bad thing, which is exactly why OS X is so popular. They have one app that works well for each thing you want to do

In the Linux world, there are hundreds of apps that do the same thing, and none of them do it very well at all. Indeed, if one doesn't work for you, you have to find another, and then another, and another, until you find something that actually works.

We want quality, not quantity.

[someguythere]

The Linux world isn't that fractured:


http://alexvalentine...ery/main.php?g2view=core.DownloadItem&g2itemId=21801&g2_serialNumber=2

Ubuntu's got money and a great attitude of user-friendliness and humanity behind it, which is why it's taking over so quickly. Google has money and a good attitude, too, so I can't wait to see how the two compete. Either way, the dinosaurs of command line worship and "RTFM" will be on their way to extinction.

[dbcad7]

What a bunch of crap. Choice is a bad thing, which is exactly why OS X is so popular. They have one app that works well for each thing you want to do.



Is there only one browser that will run on it ? Only one music player ? etc.. ??

[MsRocket]

I agree with someguythere that "Choice is a good thing.. If something doesn't work for you, or the way you want,then use something else.."
Google has every right as a U.S. company to design, build, and sell anything they want. If they feel that their new Chrome OS will be able to compete with Microsoft and Apple and the handful of other operating systems out there, then good for them. The decision for everyone else is whether to purchase a computer running the Chrome OS or to purchase Google stock... or not.
Designing the GUI for operating systems is incredibly challenging, let alone the technology behind the GUI. Google has a big audience watching them and this will be scrutinized to death. I for one will be curious to see it and use it, simply to know what they have created. Let the proof lie in the pudding!

[JuanCafe]

I believe in choice. I use Firefox, Opera and IE.
If the Google Chrome OS works well, then people will use it.
If it looks like it will work as well as their search engine, I know I will try it.
I use Ubuntu and 2 flavors of Windows now and if another OS offers efficiencies, I'll gladly try it.

Competition is good for the users.

[myloginname]

seabass450, have u ever read about how google was made? the history? because i have, and they are pretty amazing. but anyways, none of that stuff. what are you talking about that people use only three apps from google? i use their search, e-mail, maps, docs, toolbar, google earth, and lots more. and you know why? because google is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FREE! no donations, and no download fee. they have basically everyone piece of software out there, and i see no problem in making an OS. and google may not have OS experience, but that doesnt mean they won't suceed. everything has a starting point, and an ending point. i have to agree, microsoft is my favoruite OS maker and such, but one OS costs 100$, office costs 100, well actually everything microsoft makes costs money! or otherwise its just a useless app. look, google makes free stuff, microsoft makes the quality stuff. and they are the two most popular computer companies in the world. there is nothing you can do about that. google will make a copy of anything they want to, because they CAN. they have the money, the have the workers, and they just simply have that magic touch.

and basically all mobile OS's are a fail, take a look at windows mobile.

the one and only MS program that is free and has a use is hotmail. everything else they sell. imagine how much easier it is for MS to make money than google, as google has to make EVERYTHING free. its sorta like their motto. so you can hate google and everything, but eventually they will make a copy of everything. and if the succeed like they are right now, their stuff will keep getting better until it gets better than the ones you have to pay money for. and of course, ppl like stuff for free.

also about linux, its a great operating system for free, but just for free. its slowish, doesnt have much features, has lots of compatibilty issues, and is just simply instable. everything google makes seems to be as stable as possible, nothing is a failure. and i bet chrome OS won't be a failure either.