Jimbob Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8139711.stm Its a pretty good read, and from what is there it could be the future. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Engadget was talking about this in a recent podcast. Its pretty much Android the mobile OS being ported/ forked. They pretty much gave the reaction of meh. Not expecting it function too brilliantly. But it would be nice to see the integration of things like google docs etc, but I can see this becoming quite a closed platform with every and any program on it being google something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Engadget was talking about this in a recent podcast. Its pretty much Android the mobile OS being ported/ forked. They pretty much gave the reaction of meh. Not expecting it function too brilliantly. But it would be nice to see the integration of things like google docs etc, but I can see this becoming quite a closed platform with every and any program on it being google something. A bit like what M/S allowed before the EU regulations came in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sounds like it's a lightweight operating system aimed at lightweight computers. Sounds like it'll be great for people not entirely fond of computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 A bit like what M/S allowed before the EU regulations came in. Not necessarily. The EU regulations is a whole bunch of crap from whiny complaining companies who can't get their stuff together and thus complained about it. That is why Windows 7 has no browser because Opera who is dead last in browser market share complained having IE as part of the OS is unfair. Which I think is retarded because even a browser that hasn't been around nearly as long as they have. (google chrome) has managed to surpass them in the department. But before I go off on a tangent, M/S OS isn't a closed system, if you can code you can develop for it. The issue here is will the google OS be a closed format, and then if it isn't what would motivate people or companies to develop for it. There are plent of open source applications out there, but what would move these people to port these works to a tiny netbook/smartbook market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 But before I go off on a tangent, M/S OS isn't a closed system, if you can code you can develop for it. The issue here is will the google OS be a closed format, and then if it isn't what would motivate people or companies to develop for it. There are plent of open source applications out there, but what would move these people to port these works to a tiny netbook/smartbook market. If Google O/S is a closed format O/S, i would see M/S demanding the EU regulators to order it open (or at least M/S flashing the cash to get it open) because i reckon M/S would see this as unfair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I doubt it. I don't think MS would care even though google intend to bring them down. The fact is there are various versions of Linux, and mac OS (which I would say is pretty locked down as you can just run to the shop and install it on your own hardware legallycheck the EULA) I think Microsoft welcomes competition as it stops them from becoming complacent, which we saw at first with Vista (stop it don't go there) and now with windows 7 in terms of UI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I love Google Chrome, and I'm really liking the sound of this OS. Colour me highly intruiged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Well after doing some digging I found it is based on Linux source code. So nothing new there. But perhaps this OS can be to Linux what Ubuntu was supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 "It should just work," said Google. Sounds familiar. Interesting announcement, but guess we'll have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 So... is this their own OS they've been using for ages...? Or just a different one? Google have had their own OS for years, just internally, they've created most of their products using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 This sounds like it could compete with the big boys. Lets hope it keeps things competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Doesn't surprise me, was thinking the other day about how much google stuff is slowly creeping onto my PC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I use google for a search engine and nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shino Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Just to clarify something about MS vs EU case, it has nothing to do with other browser developers even if their complains did help to push it forward. MS is in a dominant position in the market and to combat monopoly special measures are needed. About this OS, being just for netbooks is no interest to me and will not compete with any of the big boys. I'm disappointed with the lack of real effort from Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It was be stupid to go in full force and compete with the "big boys" using a OS with features packed in. Some companies, such as Microsoft with the XBox, use bullish, money-losing, tactics; others, such as Google, infiltrate slowly. And from a market perspective, this is smart. Netbooks are big money; just not to huge geeks wanting some gaming action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twozzok Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Just to clarify something about MS vs EU case, it has nothing to do with other browser developers even if their complains did help to push it forward. MS is in a dominant position in the market and to combat monopoly special measures are needed. So what if grandma gets her computer for the internet? Now when she gets it up and running she has no browser to get on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Google Chrome is indeed awesome, it should be interesting to watch how this new battle plays out. So what if grandma gets her computer for the internet? Now when she gets it up and running she has no browser to get on the internet. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Explorer can be used as a browser, or so I've heard. (explorer being the windows used when you look through folders and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shino Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It was be stupid to go in full force and compete with the "big boys" using a OS with features packed in. Some companies, such as Microsoft with the XBox, use bullish, money-losing, tactics; others, such as Google, infiltrate slowly. And from a market perspective, this is smart. Netbooks are big money; just not to huge geeks wanting some gaming action. Yeah they might expand later, but I wish they were more serious about it. And the only reason Windows sells like it does is because of the huge gaming geeks that need DirectX and videogames, if a real competitor came up it would be great for everyone (except MS). So what if grandma gets her computer for the internet? Now when she gets it up and running she has no browser to get on the internet. Grandma asks the retailer to do something about it, whatever is the solution MS comes up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Windows sells like it does because it's a lot cheaper than getting a Apple PC/notebook, and brand recognition. Brand Recognition is the same reason that people will still install IE as opposed to another browser. Gamers certainly don't hurt the sales of windows, but I wouldn't say they're the driving force behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shino Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Windows sells like it does because it's a lot cheaper than getting a Apple PC/notebook, and brand recognition. Brand Recognition is the same reason that people will still install IE as opposed to another browser. Gamers certainly don't hurt the sales of windows, but I wouldn't say they're the driving force behind it. What possible reason could you have to use Windows if Linux could play games? Why would any OEM pay MS to mass install Windows and make their computer specs justifiable? I can't think of any other major feature in Windows that would make people buy/pirate it (piracy is still good for MS in a way, as it gets people used and indoctrinated on MS products, much like MS giving free shit to Unis so the students grow into proficient .NET programmers). Comparing it to browsers, Firefox has an actual advantage over the others with its community plug ins, a real reason to switch, and that's why its user base is ever growing, even when IE comes built in the OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I don't think it'll entirely be closed. It will probably be similar to Chrome: developers (and people who just want to test them) will have access or be able to create plugins. Then the plugin infrastructure will likely be patched into the main program once it's not buggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 What possible reason could you have to use Windows if Linux could play games? Why would any OEM pay MS to mass install Windows and make their computer specs justifiable? I'm just going to stop replying now. The things you say make me wonder if Choze is on your account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shino Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm just going to stop replying now. The things you say make me wonder if Choze is on your account. You think I'm against MS? I have no reason to be, the fact is, I wouldn't pay for an OS if another did the same for free. Simply point out where you think I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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