Comments on: Google Chrome OS – Coming to Your Netbook http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/ Android Phone News, Rumors, Reviews, Apps, Forums & More! Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:51:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: ray http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-58715 ray Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:26:53 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-58715 software design on handsets are very much different from notebooks (memory constraint, power constraint, screen size, inputs...), so much that it warrants a complete redesign. ppl seem to forget that microsoft has two OS's (windows mobile IS a different operating system). apple has two different OS's (iphone does not run os x). so why are we making a big deal out of google's second operating system? software design on handsets are very much different from notebooks (memory constraint, power constraint, screen size, inputs…), so much that it warrants a complete redesign.

ppl seem to forget that microsoft has two OS’s (windows mobile IS a different operating system). apple has two different OS’s (iphone does not run os x).

so why are we making a big deal out of google’s second operating system?

]]> By: Buy Windows 7: For Nostalgia & Sanity | Android Phone Fans http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-52815 Buy Windows 7: For Nostalgia & Sanity | Android Phone Fans Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:50:06 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-52815 [...] we’re living in a free world. This time next year you’ll be shopping for your first Chrome OS Netbook/Laptop running Chrome browser with both Google Apps and Android [...] [...] we’re living in a free world. This time next year you’ll be shopping for your first Chrome OS Netbook/Laptop running Chrome browser with both Google Apps and Android [...]

]]> By: johnkzin http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33734 johnkzin Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:28:17 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33734 If the Chrome OS has the ability to run something like Java applications (not web applets, but local applications, kinda like Dalvik), and/or just run actual Android-Dalvik applications, then I could be interested. If it can be used like a splashtop OS (ie. just run Chrome OS for basics, and then hit a "boot my regular OS" to run beefier/regular applications), then I'd be interested in that. Add in the touch screen UI, screen rotation abilities, and possibly 3G support, and I'd love to see this on a convertible tablet netbook that has built-in 3G. That would be AWESOME. Though, at that point, it's kind of "Android with a different browser, and a slightly different user interface". But that'd be ok with me. But, without those things (Java and/or Dalvik, splashtop OS capabilities, touch screen UI, screen rotation, possibly 3G), I doubt I'd be very interested. If the Chrome OS has the ability to run something like Java applications (not web applets, but local applications, kinda like Dalvik), and/or just run actual Android-Dalvik applications, then I could be interested.

If it can be used like a splashtop OS (ie. just run Chrome OS for basics, and then hit a “boot my regular OS” to run beefier/regular applications), then I’d be interested in that.

Add in the touch screen UI, screen rotation abilities, and possibly 3G support, and I’d love to see this on a convertible tablet netbook that has built-in 3G. That would be AWESOME.

Though, at that point, it’s kind of “Android with a different browser, and a slightly different user interface”. But that’d be ok with me.

But, without those things (Java and/or Dalvik, splashtop OS capabilities, touch screen UI, screen rotation, possibly 3G), I doubt I’d be very interested.

]]> By: skurtis http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33587 skurtis Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:39:48 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33587 ChromeOS + GoogleApps = All your data are belong to us ;-) ChromeOS + GoogleApps = All your data are belong to us ;-)

]]> By: Victor http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33586 Victor Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:22:16 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33586 "Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS..." Google Fanboys are out in full force ! It's still a non existent operating system, and has yet to show anything other than a Blog Post about its future. Chrome OS focusing on speed, simplicity and security does not imply Linux/MS/Intel(moblin) etc cannot deliver in these areas ? It took Linux two decades to make it to Netbooks and it was wiped out by MS almost overnight. What magic will google bring in one year ? BTW Free does not make it great automagically. “Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS…”

Google Fanboys are out in full force ! It’s still a non existent operating system, and has yet to show anything other than a Blog Post about its future. Chrome OS focusing on speed, simplicity and security does not imply Linux/MS/Intel(moblin) etc cannot deliver in these areas ? It took Linux two decades to make it to Netbooks and it was wiped out by MS almost overnight. What magic will google bring in one year ? BTW Free does not make it great automagically.

]]> By: James http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33579 James Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:33:35 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33579 Their approach is smart though.. They've first expanded their markets and after moderate success they are sliding into the OS industry by having their product on netbooks. first. Their approach is smart though.. They’ve first expanded their markets and after moderate success they are sliding into the OS industry by having their product on netbooks. first.

]]> By: James http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33578 James Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:32:04 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33578 Darrick, the Chrome OS will be successful because it's free, and Google is a recognized name. They can push it on two fronts: 1. The manufacturers, because it's a free OS it costs them less than Microsoft to put on a system while microsoft is like 50 dollars to put their OS on a system. 2. The Consumer, Google is a recognized name and if they deliver a quality product that is easy, and quick, then they can adequately compete with the right marketing. Darrick, the Chrome OS will be successful because it’s free, and Google is a recognized name. They can push it on two fronts:

1. The manufacturers, because it’s a free OS it costs them less than Microsoft to put on a system while microsoft is like 50 dollars to put their OS on a system.

2. The Consumer, Google is a recognized name and if they deliver a quality product that is easy, and quick, then they can adequately compete with the right marketing.

]]> By: Daniel http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33577 Daniel Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:31:44 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33577 Looking at the number of netbook users compared to users of other devices (Desktops, laptops, PDAs, and phones), I don't see this doing any real damage to Microsoft. The OS may be fine (and even better than all alternatives) for netbooks, but it has no expansion potential to laptops or desktops. For those, I want driver support for my fancy hardware. I spend a significant amount of time online, but it's not all I do, and that's Chrome's single purpose. You can see some of the mainstream response at http://www.newsy.com/videos/google_gears_up_for_os, but I question just how much mainstream impact this OS will really have (not to say it's insignificant for netbook users. I expect it will be great for many of them). Looking at the number of netbook users compared to users of other devices (Desktops, laptops, PDAs, and phones), I don’t see this doing any real damage to Microsoft. The OS may be fine (and even better than all alternatives) for netbooks, but it has no expansion potential to laptops or desktops. For those, I want driver support for my fancy hardware. I spend a significant amount of time online, but it’s not all I do, and that’s Chrome’s single purpose.

You can see some of the mainstream response at http://www.newsy.com/videos/google_gears_up_for_os, but I question just how much mainstream impact this OS will really have (not to say it’s insignificant for netbook users. I expect it will be great for many of them).

]]> By: Rob.K http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33562 Rob.K Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:26:09 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33562 I think you guys are overrating this Chrome OS thing. First off, other than Search and Google Earth/Map I haven't seen anything compelling from Google. Mediocre, yes but out-of-charts no. Remember Orkut ? didn't fly. Then OpenSocial, another mess. Now they are onto Wave. Google is like an insanely rich kid who dabbles in a lot of cool things but never really perfects it (except Search). They should first focus on Wave, Office, Android, O3D, etc and make them top of the line, then may be onto something as ambitious as an OS. I think you guys are overrating this Chrome OS thing. First off, other than Search and Google Earth/Map I haven’t seen anything compelling from Google. Mediocre, yes but out-of-charts no. Remember Orkut ? didn’t fly. Then OpenSocial, another mess. Now they are onto Wave. Google is like an insanely rich kid who dabbles in a lot of cool things but never really perfects it (except Search). They should first focus on Wave, Office, Android, O3D, etc and make them top of the line, then may be onto something as ambitious as an OS.

]]> By: FxN http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33522 FxN Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:18:03 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33522 Very little is still known at the moment about the Google Chrome OS but interesting points not covered in this post are that there will be a level of integration with Android and I would be very surprised if Android apps will not be compatible with the operating system. Also as I understand from the limited info around the interwebs this isn't going to be purely cloud operating system, the reason I believe they won't be using Android is that Android was specifically designed for handsets and smaller devices. Personally can't wait for this to be launched and knowing Google there will be something magic in there that will make this completely viable to use, as long as it includes browser and is able to run Eclipse I'll be happy =o) @Jason they have now actually taken most Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Spreadsheet) etc from the Beta =o) Very little is still known at the moment about the Google Chrome OS but interesting points not covered in this post are that there will be a level of integration with Android and I would be very surprised if Android apps will not be compatible with the operating system.

Also as I understand from the limited info around the interwebs this isn’t going to be purely cloud operating system, the reason I believe they won’t be using Android is that Android was specifically designed for handsets and smaller devices.

Personally can’t wait for this to be launched and knowing Google there will be something magic in there that will make this completely viable to use, as long as it includes browser and is able to run Eclipse I’ll be happy =o)

@Jason they have now actually taken most Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Spreadsheet) etc from the Beta =o)

]]> By: edd http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33486 edd Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:47:49 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33486 btw not everyone has to run heavy applications such as the CS4 suite. most people just use the computer internet purposes therefore this OS would suit them. its not all about you btw not everyone has to run heavy applications such as the CS4 suite. most people just use the computer internet purposes therefore this OS would suit them. its not all about you

]]> By: Jason http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33480 Jason Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:17:18 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33480 Why don't Google write a lightweight Android plug-in for Browsers along with Android OS for Netbooks. That way they can spread their Application Stack much faster and to a wider user base. Anyway I think Google is playing with the Cloud computing hype, and even if they do release it, it will be in perpetual Beta just like the rest of their Apps. Why don’t Google write a lightweight Android plug-in for Browsers along with Android OS for Netbooks. That way they can spread their Application Stack much faster and to a wider user base. Anyway I think Google is playing with the Cloud computing hype, and even if they do release it, it will be in perpetual Beta just like the rest of their Apps.

]]> By: Derreck http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33474 Derreck Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:38:13 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33474 Isn't Android light enough to be able to do cloud computing ? Yes, you can do Html 5 on Android and also program in an Enterprise class language - Java. And yes I have used Photoshop Express - its a Flash app(not Html 5) and it sucks in every possible way. And if Chrome OS is going to support Flash, and Java, and HD Video and what not, its no longer a lightweight OS as claimed. Not counting Gmail, I am not gonna trust my Private Data to Clould - even if Google is hosting it. Oh BTW its 2009 and I can't get Fiber in my major city in US. Imagine two-third of the world considers 512 kbps as broadband - which ironically is the best market for these cheap Netbooks. May be in 10 years time we have a market for such OS... Isn’t Android light enough to be able to do cloud computing ? Yes, you can do Html 5 on Android and also program in an Enterprise class language – Java. And yes I have used Photoshop Express – its a Flash app(not Html 5) and it sucks in every possible way. And if Chrome OS is going to support Flash, and Java, and HD Video and what not, its no longer a lightweight OS as claimed. Not counting Gmail, I am not gonna trust my Private Data to Clould – even if Google is hosting it. Oh BTW its 2009 and I can’t get Fiber in my major city in US. Imagine two-third of the world considers 512 kbps as broadband – which ironically is the best market for these cheap Netbooks. May be in 10 years time we have a market for such OS…

]]> By: Ricky http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33464 Ricky Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:15:06 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33464 This is not about apps or anything else. It's about creating a very low level OS to run the Chrome browser and that's pretty much it. This is not about apps or anything else. It’s about creating a very low level OS to run the Chrome browser and that’s pretty much it.

]]> By: Andrex http://phandroid.com/2009/07/08/google-chrome-os-%e2%80%93-coming-to-your-netbook/#comment-33462 Andrex Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:06:49 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=3892#comment-33462 Chrome actually has between 2-3% of the browser marketshare, and depending on where you get your info from, it's already surpassed Opera and Safari. Photoshop actually already has a cloud version of its software, Photoshop Express, and it's powerful enough for most users. As an Android game developer I'll still be focusing on Android, but I'm glad to see Google try and push HTML 5 forward as I'm also a web developer. Will be interesting to see how much this changes things. Chrome actually has between 2-3% of the browser marketshare, and depending on where you get your info from, it’s already surpassed Opera and Safari.

Photoshop actually already has a cloud version of its software, Photoshop Express, and it’s powerful enough for most users.

As an Android game developer I’ll still be focusing on Android, but I’m glad to see Google try and push HTML 5 forward as I’m also a web developer. Will be interesting to see how much this changes things.

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