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- PC World asks, is the OS practical? Yes and no, the site says. Chrome's streamlined design will quickly get you on the Web to use applications like Google Docs, which makes it perfect for low-powered mobile Internet devices. But Chrome might not make sense for more powerful netbooks.
- The New York Times sees the move as intensifying the rivalry between Google and Microsoft. According to the Times, Chrome is a step toward an 'Internet-centric' future that benefits the search giant and could prove troublesome for Microsoft's device-centric software model.
- The Silicon Alley Insider says Chrome OS is not only an affront to Microsoft but to Apple, as well. While there's no official word, many expect the OS to be free, which could be a further hit to Apple, whose products are already pricier than its rivals.
- Blogger Robert Scoble seems to think Microsoft has an ace up its sleeve with 'Gazelle.' Scoble reports that the rumored browser also acts as an operating system. Sound familiar?
- All Things Digital's Richard Kafka writes that Chrome OS is part of a natural progression Google has been working on for years. From mail (gmail) to an OS, Kafka says it's all intended to compete with Microsoft.
- Technologizer ponders how Web-based an OS should be, which is an important issue when Wi-Fi access is limited.
If Google delivers on its promise of 'speed, simplicity and safety,' it could make a dent in a market long ruled by Microsoft. However, those lofty and vague promises might not hold water. Google announcing plans a year before launch demonstrates commitment for the promising concept, but only time will tell if Chrome OS is a giant-killer or simply a sidenote.
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Subscribe to commentsGeorgeJul 8th 2009 6:47PM
As I remember it, IBM thought they had stolen the world when they refused to buy MS DOS. Look at Microsoft now. What goes around comes around.
PeterJul 9th 2009 11:54AM
I don't think scarce internet connectivity will be a concern. Google Gears anybody?
asoccer345Jul 9th 2009 12:58PM
I think it will be cool
JordanJul 10th 2009 9:11AM
I likes my Google for a search engine, google maps are great, and gmail is alright, but there is no way I'm using a Google OS. If OSX and Linux have both struggled for years to take down Windows, do people really think Google will? Just because more people know of the Google name? Google is starting to emerge into territories where it does not and should not belong.
thec2uJul 10th 2009 6:38PM
You got it wrong. OSX and Linux try to compete with Microsoft on the same machine-centric platform. Google is moving into a new arena that is internet-centric. Windows Vista is too big and too slow for the small netbook and its intended use. They are scrambling to roll out Windows 7 that can work with netbooks. Right now these netbooks run Windows XP and Google new OS will be better tailored to netbooks. Computing power is not based on the machine itself but on the net servers. The software that Google develop for cellphones is now being made available to netbooks.
Jacob BeasleyNov 30th 2009 6:09PM
This represents a paradigm shift... a HUGE paradigm shift. As long as google can successfully integrate advertising into its platform, it should work.
Here are what 95% of users use on a daily basis:
1) email - gmail/hotmail/yahoo/other web-based clients - check
2) facebook/myspace/social network - check
3) word process, presentations, etc - check. will work with chrome
4) entertainment through netflix, hulu, and youtube. Should have flash, so check, but ms silverlight (netflix) will still not work. Will not be able to play dvds, though, but I think they could probably get vlc to support chrome os with a little creativity, like how they funded mozilla.
5) games - will be limited here, but many people play flash games online, and it will support flash.
Really, there are two technologies that are going to make or break this that are controlled by other companies:
1) silverlight for netflix and other "DRM" (licensed) video content. Without Microsoft's cooperation, it could turn into a legal nightmare.
2) flash - many sites use it, but adobe controls it. It is, however, an open format, so google may be able to reverse-engineer it. Without Adobe's cooperation, it could turn into a legal nightmare, too.