If you have not been living in the deep cave for the past weeks, you must know that Google has announced its own operating system called Chrome OS. Yes, the same name as their Chrome Browser that has only managed to get its fifteen minutes of fame and then faded away. So, is Google Chrome OS also going to fade away like Chrome Browser?
Hardcore Google fans (like myself) are probably already drooling by the mere thought of test-driving the new OS. And it’s not only fanboys, but also mass-media that are caught in the frenzy. Everyone is waiting for Microsoft’s response as if it was the last thing that will ever come out from this company. In fact, there are some speculations that this was Google’s response to Microsoft launching their Bing search. But hey, how about we all snap out of it?
Just like Chrome Browser has not killed Internet Explorer, Chrome OS is never ever killing Windows. Simple. Why? Well, let’s start with the same argument as always — people are lazy and also afraid of change. Except for several thousand developers and fans, no one is ditching their Windows, no matter how much it sucks. Various flavors of Linux have been around just as long as Windows and Windows is still number one.
Since Google will most likely fail to create the momentum, big companies like Autodesk, and others will not see the point to port their software (there’s still no Linux version of Photoshop after all these years), therefore a lot of people who could possibly switch to Chrome OS later-on, will simply stick with Windows, for the same reasons they are not switching to Linux right now.
Of course, at this point someone must argue that no other giant has ever stood against Microsoft before and that Google will make it right this time. Well, let me come back to the example of Chrome Browser — Google tried it’s best to make it right, but it seems like the only users they have really gained were not the ones using Internet Explorer, but the ones using Firefox, Opera, and other alternative browsers. If history is bound to repeat itself, Google is not taking Microsoft’s candy away, it will steal users from its own kind (Chrome OS will be based on Linux kernel) — other Linux {distributions.
No, I have not forgotten that Chrome OS will have a strong focus towards best netbooks, but I still don’t think it will gain a significant market share there either. Yes, they can make it boot fast and have it pretty much on instantly, ready to dive into the cloud, but people will still want what’s familiar — they will want to see Windows XP.
There are two ways that Google could succeed though. First, if Microsoft remains stubborn (read: stupid) and decides to kill XP, despite the fact that it is gaining a significant best netbook market share. Second way would be somehow seamlessly merging all of it: Android, Chrome Browser, Chrome OS, Google Apps, etc. under a single brand/product by the name Google. A recent survey in Times Square showed that most people don’t know the difference between the browser and search engine, if Google seamlessly integrated other products into that “not knowing”, people might just involuntarily drop Microsoft.
Anyway, for now Google Chrome OS has a rather cloudy (understand it either way you like) future and only time will show if all the sarcasm of this post was pointed in the right direction.
If you have not been living in the deep cave for the past weeks, you must know that Google has announced its own operating system called Chrome OS. Yes, the same name as their Chrome Browser that has only managed to get its fifteen minutes of fame and then faded away. So, is Google Chrome OS also going to fade away like Chrome Browser?
Hardcore Google fans (like myself) are probably already drooling by the mere thought of test-driving the new OS. And it’s not only fanboys, but also mass-media that are caught in the frenzy. Everyone is waiting for Microsoft’s response as if it was the last thing that will ever come out from this company. In fact, there are some speculations that this was Google’s response to Microsoft launching their Bing search. But hey, how about we all snap out of it?
Just like Chrome Browser has not killed Internet Explorer, Chrome OS is never ever killing Windows. Simple. Why? Well, let’s start with the same argument as always — people are lazy and also afraid of change. Except for several thousand developers and fans, no one is ditching their Windows, no matter how much it sucks. Various flavours of Linux have been around just as long as Windows and Windows is still number one.
Since Google will most likely fail to create the momentum, big companies like Autodesk, and others will not see the point to port their software (there’s still no Linux version of Photoshop after all these years), therefore a lot of people who could possibly switch to Chrome OS later-on, will simply stick with Windows, for the same reasons they are not switching to Linux right now.
Of course, at this point someone must argue that no other giant has ever stood against Microsoft before and that Google will make it right this time. Well, let me come back to the example of Chrome Browser — Google tried it’s best to make it right, but it seems like the only users they have really gained were not the ones using Internet Explorer, but the ones using Firefox, Opera, and other alternative browsers. If history is bound to repeat itself, Google is not taking Microsoft’s candy away, it will steal users from its own kind (Chrome OS will be based on Linux kernel) — other Linux {distributions.
No, I have not forgotten that Chrome OS will have a strong focus towards best netbooks, but I still don’t think it will gain a significant market share there either. Yes, they can make it boot fast and have it pretty much on instantly, ready to dive into the cloud, but people will still want what’s familiar — they will want to see Windows XP.
There are two ways that Google could succeed though. First, if Microsoft remains stubborn (read: stupid) and decides to kill XP, despite the fact that it is gaining a significant best netbook market share. Second way would be somehow seamlessly merging all of it: Android, Chrome Browser, Chrome OS, Google Apps, etc. under a single brand/product by the name Google. A recent survey in Times Square showed that most people don’t know the difference between the browser and search engine, if Google seamlessly integrated other products into that “not knowing”, people might just involuntarily drop Microsoft.
Anyway, for now Google Chrome OS has a rather cloudy (understand it either way you like) future and only time will show if all the sarcasm of this post was pointed in the right direction.
Google launched much awaited operating system chrome os but it is a open source code.
Anyone can test and customize it. When Google launch complete version then it will be available on new best netbooks with hardware. Chrome os is a new approach to os world or you can say Chrome is an operating system that contains web browser or web browser work as a os.
Google Chrome os
Not Available yet:- on Wednesday Google launches chrome os but its open source development project. It means hardware manufactures and developers can download compile and install code
All Applications are web Application:- All application you use is web application means there are no desktop application but third party application also work if they provide web application. Your current applications CDs are useless with chrome os.
Chrome Browser is part of Chrome os:- Google browser chrome is a part of operating system.
Easy Access to Application: you can add shortcut to website on toolbar. Google tries to launch application as fast as possible. You can add tab and your application a click away.
panel are persistent:- Google chrome allow user to play music in bg (background mode), play video and interact with storage media.
Google Chrome os will be Up-to Date: windows recommended user to turn on their updates but not every user does it. Google chrome automatically updated to new version.
Repair Itself:- As we all know main aspect of Google chrome are speed ,security and simplicity. To achieve security Google use some new technologies like if it detect malware , infection or just a bit, chrome will get an updated version.
Data is Always Secure:- you don’t need to worry about your data. Your data is always stored on cloud.
No Hard-disk:- there is any need of hard drive Google works on OEMS to create reference design. Application launching time will be 3 second and boot-up time will be 7 second.
Not ordinary pc:- Google have concern about small affordable laptops , best netbooks and focus on 802.11n connectivity.
Chrome os will work offline:- Google tries to explorer offline capabilities and supporting some kind of offline storage. Games and media files can be run on offline mode that’s Google Promise.