Why are you all talking of Android and Chrome OS as if they are created for the same purpose? They are two completely different platforms, meant for different devices. Although there is overlap between the potential application of the operating systems, this doesn't mean that each can't be developed individually.
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.
@Garion 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.
@Jyve 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).
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Why are you all talking of Android and Chrome OS as if they are created for the same purpose? They are two completely different platforms, meant for different devices. Although there is overlap between the potential application of the operating systems, this doesn't mean that each can't be developed individually.
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.
@Kalyse So what will Google use for tablets, Chrome or Android?
@Garion
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.
@Jyve
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).