Chrome OS?

[smith]

What does everything think about this OS announcement? I think it will probably be based on Linux, if not directly from Ubuntu (considering they already have their internal Google OS).

I hope they don't include Mono.

[WingedPanther]

Why wouldn't it just be Android + Chrome?

[smith]

There has been speculation of Android becoming a full fledged OS since its conception. Chrome OS very well may be Android with Chrome.

[BlaineSch]

Id probably try it out - google is taking over the world tho lol

Im always up for trying cool OS's especially ones based for internet use - since thats my primary job - I just want it to support all major browsers including IE so I can do some tests and such without installing weird programs.

[Ronin]

Just another linux. i do not think it will overtake windows.

[relapse]

It will be hard but I think Google has the money and influence to do it, if anyone does.

[BlaineSch]

I would actually be very happy if a free OS was the dominating one. Once it got a good percent nobody would purchase one. More apps would be available and more widely used.

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Do you think it is possible though? Millions and billions of dollars have been invested by companies into Windows infrastructures.

[BlaineSch]

But investors got a return since users purchased it. Now google who is richer than money who just wants people to do a stupid search is investing in it lol.

[relapse]

Interesting points. If it is based on Linux, hasn't it already been proven that Linux failz (as per mass adoption goes, the OS is great).