http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/ Engadget Comments for Google: Chrome OS launching this fall 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/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 6:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
If it boots fast (near instant), is cheap, and just works out of the box (including flash content running nicely), then the iPad may have some serious competition as "the best way to browse the web".

Otherwise meh.

Difficult to say really without seeing it or really knowing what it's for. but I doubt it's for me.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
i wouldn't be surprised to see google themselves making a few webapps in areas they find lacking]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
MeeGo FTW!!]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Maybe not in Redmond and Cupertino though.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
But why not in Cupertino? 2 Million iPads sold in just under 2 months? Don't forget the new iPhone hardware (most likely) coming this month. Methinks Jobs already gave his financial department 2 thumbs up for this year.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
My kids only use a web browser. It would make a nice family computer OS. More of a replacement for Ubuntu than Windows.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
"very advanced very quickly"

seems google is pretty good at that.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 9:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Am I the only one not excited about the scrap project of the "rich kid" with spare time and money on his hands?

Cmon. Just sleep windows 7. There's your boot time right there. Only it still has the rest of the OS this nickelodion rendition of an os will probably lack.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Besides, why bother putting the computer to sleep when you can shut it down and it boots up in under 4 seconds?]]>Jun 2nd 2010 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Chrome is capable of native code execution in the browser, so it doesn't need to be fancy web apps, you could run anything with that including games, full office applications, and stuff like Photoshop. They're unifying the interface to all applications in a single place, the browser.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/It's been the year of Linux on the Desktop since about 1995, by my count :) That said, I'd love to buy a cheap ($300) Chrome netbook. Mmm, dual-core pine trail.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
A good year for everyone but Microsoft!]]>Jun 2nd 2010 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
I understand that most people use the browser most of the time, but still why would anyone buy a Chrome OS netbook when they could buy a Windows netbook with Chrome on it at a likely similar price..you know, just in case. ]]>Jun 2nd 2010 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/security and speed
apple claims its life changingly quicker than windows and that it has the perfect security, whereas chrome actually will be :)

]]>Jun 2nd 2010 3:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/]]>Jun 2nd 2010 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
I share the same Homer drolling as you for a 300e dual-core pine trail BUT MeeGo ;)]]>Jun 2nd 2010 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://j.mp/netbook-chrome-from-google]]>Jun 2nd 2010 6:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 6:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Chrome OS for Halloween...? :O]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Dig in to Apples? Blah! What market share do they have in the home computer/laptop/notebook OS market, apart from being trendy?

I'd finally like to see someone digging in to Windows market!

I know Chrome OS is only aimed at smaller things to start with, but maybe in a few years a desktop rival at last? I hope so!]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/How will this dig into Apple's market share when Apple don't make netbooks?]]>Jun 2nd 2010 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/bread...bread...gingerbread ]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Android and Chrome OS might be two very different things. But does that mean they are unable to interact with each other? I'm sure Google will do anything possible to make syncing, streaming, tethering.. between their netbook/tablet devices and phones as smooth as possible. Don't let the different name an UI fool you there.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/It's not the 'connectivity'/interaction between those OSes that's the issue here. You end up with two separate programming and thus application platforms, which causes the fragmentation. Android, as it stands, is cloud impaired. Instead of improving Android on that front, they chose to start a new OS for cloud computing. As kamenwati said, it seems as a waste of resources, since I actually think Android will become more cloud aware/oriented later on. Having said all that, ChromeOS appears to be a very thin client, accessing those cloud services Google and others provide and it's not as if there will be applications written specifically for ChromeOS. But even if that's the case, why have yet another UI to maintain/develop?
]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/I think building something from the ground up for a specific purpose is smarter.. seeing as android already has a current role, which they keep expanding on rapidly. Imagine if they had of used android instead of Chrome OS when they started this project. Think Android would be where it is today on the mobile market?]]>Jun 2nd 2010 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
I generally don't like the idea myself, but the concept is solid and has a strong foundation put in place by Google.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 10:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
I can't remember who from google it was, but in an interview to engadget they stated that while initially android and chrome would be separate entities, as the to OS's progressed they would converge on each other and have much more overlap. They view that as the end goal but don't see it as feasible at this current time.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
On the one hand, if they merge, we'll end up getting an ipadesque experience where all Chrome OS is is a blown-up android or Android is a shrunk-down ChromeOS.
If they stay separate projects, they're better able to serve their target devices.
This is ofcourse all related to UI. If the core is the same and the UI is made different for Highly mobile vs mobile (smartphones vs tablets) then we're talking about loads of win.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
I'm not sure but isnt chrome really cloud dependent and there for internet dependent ? ]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Think Intranet kiosk.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 8:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/By doing this, I would think it made it possible for them to keep focus on expanding androids mobile features, while having a different team focus on the Chrome OS vision.

It makes more sense to me this way.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 9:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Think: your web browser is the entire computing experience. No local apps, no local storage, nothing. You use the entire OS as if you're using Google Chrome.

Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QRO3gKj3qw]]>Jun 2nd 2010 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Woo!]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
I had a good laugh at this comment. Thanks.]]>Jun 2nd 2010 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/I am willing to become part of the Google collective.
Just waiting for the instructional doodle that tells me where to attach the tubes,]]>Jun 2nd 2010 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 7:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/
Whats more, having them separate facilitates development of third party applications through the android sdk/developer.
Not to mention the logistical problems which they would have. I'm happy for Android to stay on mobile and handheld devices and Chrome to be happily suited for desktop. After all, the intended uses are different by each end user, so why should the platform be different.

]]>Jun 2nd 2010 7:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Jun 2nd 2010 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/Exactly. This just seems... odd.
2 choices, what do I develop for? Probably android if it's able to run a browser AND dig deeper for apps if needed, Chrome is just...
Don't get it.
]]>Jun 2nd 2010 8:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/google-chrome-os-launching-this-fall/You would have this choice with Chrome OS or not. The choice for Android (iPhone, Windows, Linux etc.) is: Web or Native Apps.
Chrome OS is just web (a highly optmized one).]]>Jun 2nd 2010 8:48AM