Google Chrome OS

DMGrier

DMGrier

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So I am coming up to the last month and a half of my deployment and the first thing to do when I get home after getting some much time with my wife and son I am very interested in trying the google chrome os now the Beta has been released to the public. I was curious if anyone on here has tried it yet? The thing I have really been trying to find out is will it have the basics like a media player, photo and video editor? From what I have read online it looks like there will be a online version of Picasa but I have seen nothing for media player or video editing. It seems like everything is in the cloud which is cool but if google does not include some features in there that many people enjoy then I see it being a flop. If they can include everything then I see in many years down the road them starting to climb in sales with MS ans apple.

I think just cause of the fact that it is google with there name it could become the first Linux OS to be seen sold on laptops in stores, they already have many products to compliment it with Android and google TV.
 
From what I understand, Everything in the Chrome OS will be on the browser. I'm sure that if you can use a web operated program for it, then Chrome OS will have the ability to use it.
... One thing that I was woundering about is if teh netflix viewer will work in Chrome Os?...

I agree that it will probably be the first linux distro to be mass sold. One of our local electronic stores already has a sign up saying that they are a Google Certified reseller of Chrome Os Netbooks. But the floor staff has no word yet on when they will start selling or the estimated cost.
 
Read this:
http://chromeos-blog.com/chrome-os-beta-fake/

Now, if you want to try Chrome OS out, you can get a build made by Hexxeh from here:
http://chromeos.hexxeh.net/

It's cool, I dunno if you'd be ok using a browser for everything, because that's what it is: the Chrome browser on a stick. Well, at least it's not a clone of the other OSs out there, this is rather unique.
I like it, I guess, hardware support isn't so great yet, but you can try it out.
 
I have a CR-48. Chrome OS is nice, since it prompts developers to make good web apps, but there are some limitations. You can still edit photos online with various sites, and there is a media player in development. I don't use the player, but I would guess that it supports local files. It's difficult to browse files, but if you upload them to a site like box.net, then you download them to your downloads folder for easy opening. In short, you should be able to do basic media tasks, but don't expect anything major. ;)
 
wolfeking said:
From what I understand, Everything in the Chrome OS will be on the browser. I'm sure that if you can use a web operated program for it, then Chrome OS will have the ability to use it.
... One thing that I was woundering about is if teh netflix viewer will work in Chrome Os?...

I agree that it will probably be the first linux distro to be mass sold. One of our local electronic stores already has a sign up saying that they are a Google Certified reseller of Chrome Os Netbooks. But the floor staff has no word yet on when they will start selling or the estimated cost.
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For the netflix thing I think it will be a app, like I am about to buy the google tv when I get home the one with bluray and it can do netflix video streaming through a app that android offers from what google is saying. So I am sure they could do the same thing for there OS. I think that OS has a huge chance of making it, in reality the only thing that kills Linux OS on the market is it working with some key items. I personally use android devices has my hand held device for music and video's and stuff which works with rythem box ubuntu preloaded media player but most people use ipods which works but you cannot use itunes for it. In order for google to make it they need support from companies like apple which means if they get it so will many other Linux Flavors like Ubuntu.

My only issue with Chrome is cloud, it is a great concept and call me old fashion but I really enjoy running stuff on my HDD. How much storage space do you get in google's cloud for free? Cause if it is limited that could get expensive.
 
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Misinformation about "The Cloud" and what it means for average computer users is being put forth on the web nowadays. It is hoped that the following excerpt will help clarify user questions.

Excerpt from: Why Richard Stallman Takes No Shine to Chrome

"Chrome OS will push people into careless computing by forcing them to store
their data in the cloud," said Richard Stallman, who is the founder and president
of the Free Software Foundation (see http://www.fsf.org).


Looking at the Chrome OS Darkly

The fact that Chrome OS is largely Web-based perturbs Stallman because a great amount of users' data will be stored on Google's cloud.

Cloud Computing

That would let the police access the data without needing to notify the
data's owner, he said. They may not even need to show a search warrant to
the company storing consumers' data on its servers, Stallman contended.

Why the Cloud?

Why would people put their data on the cloud if they don't have control over it and it can be seized almost at will by the authorities, as Stallman contended?

"It's a matter of convenience," Matt Lee, the Free Software Foundation's
campaign manager, suggested. "People aren't thinking about the implications
of what it means to give up your data to a private company."

________________________________________

Adhikari, Richard. Excerpt from: Why Richard Stallman Takes No Shine to Chrome.
LinuxInsider, 12/15/10 2:56 PM PT, http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/71469.html .
 
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I am not a fan of the "cloud" cause as I said I am if you would call old school and enjoy my personal HDD. Further more I see in the future if cloud computing does take off as people needing more and more internet space that it will get costly and these companies are excited to make there pockets full.

What I am excited is if google gets it's support they are a Linux Flavor that has promised to continue supporting open source which means that the support they will get from major third party companies means that other Flavs like Ubuntu, Mint or Red Hat can see the same support
 
I would find it amazing if Ubuntu or Redhat or even Mint were available at a major retailer. That and larger native gaming support.
 
wolfeking said:
I would find it amazing if Ubuntu or Redhat or even Mint were available at a major retailer. That and larger native gaming support.
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There are currently two companies that offer Ubuntu on desktops and laptops, there is System 76 and Zareason. Both good quality companies that have had amazing reviews on laptop quality build and customer support. Zareason Laptops look a little behind the times but the hardware is up to date and I am sure as company as they continue to grow there stuff will continue to become more impresive.

Dell still offers Ubuntu on one Business laptop and the only reason why the took them off was because people where complaining to confusing what OS to pick cause people would not pay attention and order a Ubuntu laptop. Dell has said they are working on a special Linux Dell website for all Linux users to get there computer and computer accesories of off it.

Gaming support is ruff but at least all games from blizzard and valve (which is what most people play) will install and run under wine or play on Linux. In fact the only company Wine and play on linux struggle with is any game by EA. Valve has always been a fan of the Linux Flavs and in the future is considering making there games being able to run under linux along with windows and Mac. I personally don't care for the fact a 3 year could work wine and every game new or old I play runs under there.
 
DMGrier said:
I am not a fan of the "cloud" cause as I said I am if you would call old school and enjoy my personal HDD. Further more I see in the future if cloud computing does take off as people needing more and more internet space that it will get costly and these companies are excited to make there pockets full.

What I am excited is if google gets it's support they are a Linux Flavor that has promised to continue supporting open source which means that the support they will get from major third party companies means that other Flavs like Ubuntu, Mint or Red Hat can see the same support
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That's what I was hoping too. Sadly, it seems that Google really wants development to go into web apps vs Linux apps, so we might not see more Linux support. :( Android might help, though! :good:
 
DMGrier said:
There are currently two companies that offer Ubuntu on desktops and laptops, there is System 76 and Zareason. Both good quality companies that have had amazing reviews on laptop quality build and customer support. Zareason Laptops look a little behind the times but the hardware is up to date and I am sure as company as they continue to grow there stuff will continue to become more impresive.

Dell still offers Ubuntu on one Business laptop and the only reason why the took them off was because people where complaining to confusing what OS to pick cause people would not pay attention and order a Ubuntu laptop. Dell has said they are working on a special Linux Dell website for all Linux users to get there computer and computer accesories of off it.

Gaming support is ruff but at least all games from blizzard and valve (which is what most people play) will install and run under wine or play on Linux. In fact the only company Wine and play on linux struggle with is any game by EA. Valve has always been a fan of the Linux Flavs and in the future is considering making there games being able to run under linux along with windows and Mac. I personally don't care for the fact a 3 year could work wine and every game new or old I play runs under there.
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I am not talking about online retailers, but rather places like walmart, bestbuy, Compusa, and excreta. The online retailers are fine but some people wont buy online.
 
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