http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/ Engadget Comments for Google names Chrome OS compatriots, Dell noticeably absent http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
As for intel, they're just peeved that after buying up Clutter and releaseing their Moblin 2.0 beta, most of the blades from the buzz surrounding that just became too dull to cut cheese. Like DELL, though, they've got their seats reserved on the bandwagon, even if it's just because their marketing department demand that at some point they piggyback off of the GIGANTIC publicity.]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Now google will control just about every aspect of your time on the computer ... quietly collecting your "anonymous" data.

You'll start caring when it's too late.]]>Jul 8th 2009 9:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 9:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 9:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 9:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Well at least it means we know who are The Squares, who are The Fruit n does circle signify anything?]]>Jul 8th 2009 10:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 10:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
The Squares, The Fruits.... and the circle, well maybe its an Ass?]]>Jul 8th 2009 10:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 9th 2009 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 9th 2009 2:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 9th 2009 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 9:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/And even with Windows it's all made worse by the fact that 99% of Dell CSRs are as computer illiterate as the customers and just reading off some moronic script.
Even if Google dumbs down the OS the problem is that when something does go wrong with Linux the fixes usually involve opening up a terminal window and typing cryptic stuff, reading cryptic files, typing more cryptic stuff, editing cryptic files, setting cryptic permissions, realizing that it still isn't fixed, then poring over all sorts of config files until you realize that you made a typo. All of which sounds like customer support will mostly involve sending the computer back and formatting over it every time some idiot calls in.]]>Jul 9th 2009 12:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Perfect.]]>Jul 9th 2009 1:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/perfect]]>Jul 9th 2009 2:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
This idea of web app-only functionality gets more interesting when you look at the progression of technologies Google has been working on:

1st was Google Gears for offline-storage
2nd was Google Open3D, a new framework for GPU accelerated 3D in the browser
3rd was Googles work with OpenVG for GPU accelerated vector graphics
4th was Google's Native Client, which is meant to allow native code (aka C/C++ and more) to securely run in the browser

You can see they are completely replication EVERY major fundamental technology that exists in a modern computing experience INTO the browser! They are really going to change things here!

]]>Jul 9th 2009 4:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Asus and Acer, also no big surprise with their netbook lines.

Freescale and TI make sense since Google said ARM.

Adobe is a bit of a surprise, I wonder what their involvement is. HTML5 has many features aimed at Flash.

Not sure about Qualcomm.

And yeah, not really shocking that Dell is missing. They don't want to upset MS or Intel with the favorable pricing they get for their loyalty.]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
a) they are also major ARM licensees (currently w/ Snapdragon)

b) they wanted to make everyone else's logo look good

(seriously wtf is UP with that logo? it's the ugliest 'professional' logo I've seen in a while. did they get the boss's 10-year-old to design it in school?)]]>Jul 9th 2009 8:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 9:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 10:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 10:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 10th 2009 12:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Other Linux distros are certain capable feature wise, but overall just don't have the warm and fuzzy familiarity that Google can bring to the table.

My grandparents get Gmail. It wouldn't take much to show them how to put a simple spreadsheet together on Google Docs. They can enter contacts that will stay with them even if they replace the computer down the road. They can check websites. Google is starting to put together all the pieces of an internet focused OS.]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
What? You mean how little it's targeted with viruses?

I'm sick of this myth.]]>Jul 8th 2009 9:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Im typing this on my iMac and its true, i love Mac OS. But im also running WIndows 7 RC on my Dell Mini9 and am very interested in this Google OS.

Ive been very happy with Chrome and Gmail and dont do anything overly taxing on the Mini9 so an easy to use, tailored for netbook OS would be perfect.

Ive looked at all the flavours of Linux and they just dont sit well with me, very patchy indeed, ive also tried OSX on it but didnt suit my needs, Windows 7 is good, but is just too much for a little netbook feature wise.]]>Jul 8th 2009 9:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/And there you have where GoogleOS can succeed over the original netbook Distros.
Google has huge brand recognition, and alot of goodwill. People have been using them for years, and Apple haven't spent millions in ad's undermining them.
Apart from Dell that list has most of the major Netbook guys, so when average joe is buying a netbook they can have the option between 'evil, crashing virus laden' Windows, or Google, the guys that rule the internet, and surely the internet guys sound much better on a 'net'book? It's like Asus n co laid out hte red carpet for Google with a new sector of PC's that they can thrive on.
I don't think Google are really aiming to take over the major desktop market, but think of devices like the crunchpad, netbook's, archos's Win7 tablet etc, these devices would work wonders with a simple web based OS.]]>Jul 8th 2009 10:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
You guys can take on MS/Intel/Dell all you want, but any omission ofApple from this conversation shows how little you know of business models and how competition breeds innovation (let alone lower prices...).]]>Jul 9th 2009 1:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 10:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
I know which horse I'm backing.]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Really, I have owned 2 HP laptops the past year, and they have failed/broken down until I finally gave up and bought a Dell (out of no particular love but I was able to snatch a good deal). I guess that's the reason HPs prices are so competitive though.]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/
Needless to say, I will NEVER buy an HP again.]]>Jul 9th 2009 3:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/It is possible that, given time, Windows would seem like a geeks play thing to the average user, when everything can be done fast and simply via Google.]]>Jul 8th 2009 8:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/google-names-chrome-os-compatriots-dell-noticeably-absent/Jul 8th 2009 8:59PM