Report: Desktop Vendors "Pessimistic" About Chrome OS
Report: Desktop Vendors "Pessimistic" About Chrome OS
Posted 11/10/2011 at 9:41pm
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Google’s cloud-based Chrome OS was seen as a threat to Windows by some (highly excitable) people when the search giant first talked about it in 2009. This was especially thought to be a possibility where the limited computing needs of the less tech savvy were concerned. That threat, however, never materialized. But Google isn’t ready to give up yet. It’s now trying to convince PC vendors to begin selling desktops with the cloud-based OS.
According to Digitimes, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt encouraged PC vendors to use Chrome OS for desktop PCs in a recent speech in Taiwan. However, PC vendors don’t seem too keen on the whole idea due to the disappointing demand for Chromebooks. The report, which does not name any of the PC vendors involved, says vendors are demanding greater “resources and support” from Google.
Digitimes sources claim that Acer Cromia 700 Chromebook sales stood at just 5,000 units at the end of July - a month after Chromebooks made their debut. It further claims that Samsung experienced “even lower sales than Acer.”
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Zoandar
November 13, 2011 at 10:47am
I don't know what all the fuss is about with cloud computing. I mean it's not like there are hackers out there waiting to steal your sensitive data. Look how secure Steam's server is. Or Sony. These cloud OS vendors have ' assured' us they are protecting us. ;) Nothing to worry about, right?
Hikkudel
November 12, 2011 at 11:28pm
I wouldn't buy anything using a Cloud based OS as my primary desktop either.... of course, I'm a programmer and advent gamer, so that'd be out of the question anyways.... so let me re-phrase.. I wouldn't buy one for my wife (or any family member either.... maybe suggest it to someone I don't like though).
Of course, I wouldn't buy anything that's HTML5/CSS/Java based either... a combination of those 3 is like the drink, aptly named "The 3 Wisemen" (Jack, Jim, and Jose); it's a destructive cocktail mix that'll take you down to places you really never wanted to go to.
But I applaud Google for their efforts. They're more pro-active than anyone else out there today, including Microsoft and Apple. And although I'm not big on the entire OS variation of Chrome, I love their browser (on it now). My favorite bar none.
don2041
November 11, 2011 at 1:53am
I would never buy a pc with cloud computing as its os. Your screwed when the net goes down.
Cregan89
November 11, 2011 at 2:32pm
You don't need the internet all the time for Chrome OS. There's new API's in the HTML5 standard that make offline web applications possible. It's very easy to make an HTML5 application that never has to connect to the internet at all besides the initial download of the application. All Chrome OS is, is an OS where the native programming language is HTML,CSS,Javascript. Chrome also has a native C language now as well, to make up for any features that HTML5/Javascript can't yet handle.
People don't seem to realize that Windows 8 is actually the exact same idea as Chrome OS. Microsoft is migrating to HTML/CSS/Javascript as Windows 8's development language. Windows 8 also includes a lower level C language (C#) to cover any thing Javascript can't yet do. The only difference between Windows 8's implementation and Chrome OS's is that Windows 8 has a significantly better interface. And I hope Google figures this out, because I think Chrome OS is a great idea. People don't want "tabs" as the underlying GUI to their whole operating system!
maxeeemum
November 11, 2011 at 5:51pm
I agree that cloud computing is a bad idea. It may work for some but I will not use it ever unless for business needs. Window 8 is trying to go this route but will not go far. It will end up being a tablet OS and will be as popular as the Zune. But Microsoft could realize their mistake and change Win8 before the final product.
As is the current version of Windows 8 is DOA in my opinion.
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