Google to introduce PC operating system

[Genx87]

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
Having read a few more articles on this I am not so sure it's going to work. I'd much rather have a full fledged Linux OS on my Netbook than just a Browser, that seems retarded. I've always said Linux is the best OS for netbooks as you lack the Windows bloat but you still have decent things like FF, Openoffice, a Skype Client and other random stuff which is all you really need- you can do all Google wants you to do FF.

I have a feeling they will try to tie into their online desktop initiative. Where you can sotre files and do word processing through a browser.

 

[Nothinman]

I have a feeling they will try to tie into their online desktop initiative. Where you can sotre files and do word processing through a browser.

Most likely, however I doubt most people will like to operate within those confines. And once you end up installing one or two local things you just became yet another Linux distribution.

 

[theeedude]

There are a lot of people who really don't want to deal with the OS much. I mean they want to check their email, facebook, they want to view stuff online, but they don't want to worry about viruses, installing and uninstalling programs, driver stuff, etc. They just want it to be taken care of so they can get to the stuff they want to do. Especially on a mobile platform like a netbook, which is not really a good gaming platform.
So if you keep the local OS stuff simple and offload most of the stuff that can go wrong onto the cloud and taken care of by professionals, then you can make for a better user experience for those people.
Of course there are going to be people who are power users, who want full control of their Windows, just like there are people who like Unix standard shell. But look at what Nintendo did with the Wii. Arguably the worst gaming console on paper, they got usability right and made it a huge hit with people who don't generally play video games.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I agree that if they get the usability right then they can carve themselves out a nice part of the pie. The articles already said that the interface would be very touch intensive. I can see them expanding this to multitouch and other modes of physical user interaction.

I don't see this competing head to head in the desktop space with Apple and Windows since this OS is really for mobile uses and the amount of work needed to make current software compatible with yet another OS with its own special code is going to be ridiculous. So now for example Adobe has to write its software for Windows, Apple, AND Google. That's a ton of inertia that has to be overcome, and it's not going to be overcome unless Chrome becomes big enough to warrant such work. Besides, Apple's OS is already quite strong and MS has finally come out with a really GOOD operating system for once in Windows 7 that even functions well on netbooks. Bad time for Google to try to butt in.

 

[iGas]

Chrome OS is based on Linux kernel, not Chrome the browser that is based on Apple's WebKit.

That said, I believe that Chrome OS have a chance because it is not a proprietor OS, and have the backing of many manufacturer and Intel is one of them.

 

[iGas]

Originally posted by: Nothinman

I have a feeling they will try to tie into their online desktop initiative. Where you can sotre files and do word processing through a browser.

Most likely, however I doubt most people will like to operate within those confines. And once you end up installing one or two local things you just became yet another Linux distribution.

Perhaps, but Chrome OS does have the backing of manufactures that willing to install it on their hardware before it get on the shelf of the stores.

 

[Nothinman]

There are a lot of people who really don't want to deal with the OS much. I mean they want to check their email, facebook, they want to view stuff online, but they don't want to worry about viruses, installing and uninstalling programs, driver stuff, etc.

Sure but eventually those people will also want a recipe program, game for their kids, etc and if that's not available from Google they'll want to install one locally.

Perhaps, but Chrome OS does have the backing of manufactures that willing to install it on their hardware before it get on the shelf of the stores.

Dell already sells Linux desktops and where has that gone?

 

[FoBoT]

the rumor is it'll be released next week
if it has browser, an RDP client and can handle office docs, then it has all i need for most systems
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/13/google_chrome_os_rumor/
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/13/google-chrome-os-to-launch-within-a-week/

 

[wwswimming]

i knew this was going to happen.

Star Wars, Revenge of the Jedi, Sith Lord says, "It was inevitable".

 

[Gooberlx2]

Following that logic then you probably wouldn't have your job if it weren't for Microsoft. Most of the IT industry owes its existence to Microsoft products and domination. Now I can't quantify that by breaking out spreadsheets and charts, etc., but I have a mighty strong suspicion that is indeed the truth. Oh well...

I don't get claims like that. The IT industry owes its current status of supporting the dominant Windows platforms and related products to Microsoft. Had MS failed early on, you'd just be saying the same thing about some other company, or companies.

It's not like IT, technology progression and innovation wouldn't have happened without MS.

 

[squirrel dog]

I welcome any entry into the os arena as the semi/semi yearly payment to the King(GATES) has gotten real old for me . Just sayin.100 billion isn't enough?

 

[KeypoX]

I welcome any entry into the os arena as the semi/semi yearly payment to the King(GATES) has gotten real old for me . Just sayin.100 billion isn't enough?

You dont have to pay twice a year for your OS.

I like new OS's, i use windows, linux, osx. I welcome a new addition. Wish everything would be compatible though.

If linux could play games and a few other things, i would only use linux, but as it stands now windows is best for me 🙂 Maybe if wine gets better and better. I love wine, its pretty awesome, though i just use it fora couple 'simple' programs. AltBinz

 

[dguy6789]

Yep, Microsoft supports their older OSes for a ridiculously long time, for free as well, you don't pay for service packs. Anyone buying a Windows OS can expect to use it for 5-7+ years without issue.