Finally.

Something already exist to compete with Windows? Its called Linux, or is this another Linux based OS. It will all depend on marketing of the new software. If Google can get enough users running this new OS maybe it has a chance.

I don't get why they are doing this. I like that the the OS will be based on the Linux kernel. The big problem I see with how Google is doing this is that the Linux community, until recently had been too fractured among different flavors. The community was finally starting to standardize around Ubuntu and now Google is going to splinter the community again. I would have much rather see Google to create an interface to run on Ubuntu. I think a Google branded OS is a good idea for them but I really don't like how they are going about this.

Anyone tried Windows 8.0?

I haven't even tried 7.0 yet but may just skip over to 8.0 if it's worth trying.

I didn't want to get stuck in some kind of a "Vista-hell" with all the negative comments I've read about Vista. Hopefully Windows 8.0 has had better reviews.

Chris,

I think maybe you are confusing the OS and the browser.

Windows 7.0 (the OS) has yet to be released. There is no Windows 8.0 at this time.

Internet Explorer (the browser) is currently fully supported in release 7.0 and the 8.0 beta is available.

Internet Explorer (the browser) is currently fully supported in release 7.0 and the 8.0 beta is available.

One of those allows you to add a spell check feature to your browser so you can check things here before posting them.

Windows 7 (the OS) is pretty slick. I've been running a RC for about 2 months. RC = Release Candidate

allows you to add a spell check feature

Firefox currently has that also. Unfortunately, the /stupid flag is not implemented.

Windows 7 (the OS) is pretty slick.

Is it at all efficient?

I have probably more than 100 times the processor power that took us to the moon, but I still have to wait 5 minutes for the fucker to come up from hibernation.

Efficient? Microsoft? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Here's a tip - turn off the hibernation and if you have a notebook turn off the powersaving stuff as well. The monitor is the only thing that you should be concerned about for power-saving.

The monitor is the only thing that you should be concerned about for power-saving.

Why is that?

I have an LCD monitor that is rated at < 45 W.

The mobo is Athlon 64 3800 with 2GB DDR and three hard drives.

I don't know what it pulls, but the PS is rated 370 watts.

Something tells me that Google's new OS is basically Linux with a lot of reporting capability added. Dick size, Pap smear results, what you're using your credit cards for, your kids' blood types - everything will get back to Command Central.

Chris,

I think maybe you are confusing the OS and the browser.

#5 | Posted by silver_ironist at 2009-07-15 11:46 AM | Reply

I'm always some state of confusion. lol

Now you know why I'm not working somewhere as a computer programmer.

Thanks for clearing it up.

Wow. Any other breaking news from two weeks ago?

How, exactly will this compete with Windows, when it's not compatible with windows. Until something actually runs the myriad software out there (without emulators), there is no competition. They're looking for a niche that Windows does NOT fill well (netbooks).

"You want the computer to get out of the way and just let you get your work done," [Google co-founder Larry Page] said.

Funny, that's what I think almost every time I boot into Windoze. Glad I can stay safely hidden away from the nagging, bugs, and all the virii that come along with the Windoze computing experience - unless I absolutely need to use some program which has no counterparts on other platforms.

Thankfully, there are lots of options for mac users wanting to work with graphics, web publishing, and other professional-level apps (Wolfram Research's Mathematica is a current favorite).

Something tells me that Google's new OS is basically Linux with a lot of reporting capability added. Dick size, Pap smear results, what you're using your credit cards for, your kids' blood types - everything will get back to Command Central.

#12 | Posted by MaryTylerWhore

I thought the same thing upon reading this story...

Google knows and sees much more than you think...

I was going to go look at some other thread, but there's the banner ad for their Chrome browser right beneath the link and summary.

I've also noticed that they are pretty good at placing ads pertinent to the subject of an email in the sidebar at gmail.com.

They probably know a LOT more about me than I'd like to realize, based on internet searches, recording clickthrus, etc...

The community was finally starting to standardize around Ubuntu

Not really. I'd have to say from my experience that corporate IT and government is still centered around RedHat/CentOS/Fedora.

Chrome will be great to get Linux into the workstation markets in corporate shops and will have a much better chance at gaining significant market share than Ubuntu.

...and driver support for all the hardware already out there???? What manufactures are going to write support for yet another OS version?

Ubuntu 9.04 is the best os.

Better then windows by a long shot and even better the mac os.

And for most users (office, itunes, web, and photoshop), ubuntu already comes packaged with the software you need.

Plug and play works great in ubuntu.

And it looks superior especially if you install the compiz effects.

Kliff, I beg to differ about ubuntu, it ships with some codecs but usually not enough, having to sudo when you want to be root is a pain, and the gnome desktop is a bore. I think you get so much more with KDE, well, you could install kubuntu.

The best plug and play os is Mint, which has an ubuntu core, it has probably everything you need.

Here's my observations.. tainted I'll admit by very bad experiences early on with microsoft and my business.. Years ago I was convinced by an IT guy I'd hired to switch our very well functioning small network over to NT... everything single thing I had quit working.. and after thousands of dollars in time and equipment, and nothing but trouble and money spent with Microsoft... ("Oh, you have to buy this upgrade and that upgrade to do that" ) we got it back to working almost like it was before, only slower. So, I'm a little biased..

But here's the observation, and I think its correct..

The computer industry does not follow logic.. IF it had, MS Dos would never have become dominant, which then led to windows, and so on.. Computers were being sold to people when they had no idea of what to do with them, and in fact, we even began to invent things to do with them to justify having them at first. (Remember.. "it will store your recipes?")

Linux has kicked windows butt for years in terms of reliability and resource management.. but windows remained dominant.

So whether its logical that Google come out with a Linux clone is immaterial.. I think they have a good shot.. Google is in an incredible position from which to launch software, maybe in an unprecedented position from anyone else.

It may be immaterial but it is sensible. Linux servers are rocksolid, Google runs linux, why would they use anything less? If I could boot Google's off a usb drivelike I can with puppy, then it would be truly portable.

Anyone tried Windows 8.0?
I haven't even tried 7.0 yet but may just skip over to 8.0 if it's worth trying.
I didn't want to get stuck in some kind of a "Vista-hell" with all the negative comments I've read about Vista. Hopefully Windows 8.0 has had better reviews.
#4 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-07-15 01:30 AM

You mean Windows 7 - that's the beta OS they are currently pimping. I find it is Microsoft's best to date, other than the very stable, tiny and networkable 3.11. The installation was as long as any other Windows, but it discovered hardware automatically, downloaded appropriate drivers and everything works for me. I was so flabbergasted that I went hunting for obscure cards to test it with, which Windows 7 was able to integrate 90%+. The release candidates are slightly confusing - build's past 7100 are allegedly inhibited from the new Internet TV recording option. I've tried three versions so far, legitimately activating them - the best IMO is the 7100 x64.

Btw - I will never pay Microsoft for any product whatsoever. They can suck it.

Crap, on topic - I know this Chrome OS is aimed at portable devices, but the real goal is eventual decentralized data storage. A "computer" would be simply a terminal or kiosk, applications and data are stored online.

Linux Ubuntu is what my office uses on all their machines. Primarily we use Firefox, Thunderbird and Open Office. We saved thousands of dollars!

Linux Ubuntu has the look and feel of Windows and runs faster and more efficient.