Chrome OS Notebooks Will Be Windows-proof

[gh0st]

[citation][nom]chickenhoagie[/nom]to add, they never said you couldn't install windows onto the netbook. they simply said it wouldn't be loaded with windows when first bought.[/citation]

"So will Chrome OS notebooks also have the option to dual-boot another operating system like Windows? Google says no, as "certified" Chrome OS notebooks will only be able to run the single operating system"

 

[guruofchem]

You're full of Sh!!t That is the most weak reasoning for justifications Apple has been flamed for. Blatant limitations imposed by Google is somehow OK. Please.....Simpleton.

Umm, hoss - he made a reasoned, defensible argument. You got anything that isn't just ad hominem flameboy crap?

 

[alextheblue]

[citation][nom]utengineer[/nom]Excellent tool for field teams in a commerical environment. They can boot to browser in less than 20 sec and go. For those just browsing, email, and standard office docs.....this is a winner. Windows has so much overhead.[/citation]Or you could just use Linux. It's not dependent on a net connection or Google to function, either. Heck, a competent modern laptop with an SSD can pretty much do that with Win7.

 

[randomizer]

"So will Chrome OS notebooks also have the option to dual-boot another operating system like Windows? Google says no, as "certified" Chrome OS notebooks will only be able to run the single operating system"

Who said that single OS has to be Chrome OS? The unit just doesn't support dual boot environments.

 

[doomsdaydave11]

This is a deal breaker for people such as myself who need school/work documents on a Windows system, not to mention gaming. Most unfortunate, Google is typically pretty awesome.
I guess the eeePC will have to do.

 

[doomsdaydave11]

[citation][nom]gmcd2212[/nom]This for sure will take a Huge chunk of the windows Market.There is a real need for a simple web based system.This will for sure take a large chunk of the computer notebook market.And I expect the WinMoorons to cry about no solitaire. but hell they are all morons .. what do you expect. nuff said.[/citation]
You're an idiot, saying that this will take a huge chunk of the market. Netbooks are hovering in the single digits as far as percentages of computer types out there, and Google will achieve far from a monopoly in this market.
Typical ignorant anti-Windows user I suppose.

 

[randomizer]

You're an idiot, saying that this will take a huge chunk of the market. Netbooks are hovering in the single digits as far as percentages of computer types out there, and Google will achieve far from a monopoly in this market.
Typical ignorant anti-Windows user I suppose.

Laptops outsell desktops and netbooks make up more than 20% of all laptop sales.

 

[doomsdaydave11]

Laptops outsell desktops and netbooks make up more than 20% of all laptop sales.

Laptops account for about 55% of the personal computer market (not including corporate servers), Netbooks account for about 20% of these laptop sales... and I doubt google will take more than 35% of Netbook sales over the next 3 years. This means that Google (If their products really start taking the market) will account for a about 3-4% of the total computer market. Hardly a huge chunk of the market,.

 

[randomizer]

Why do you doubt they will take more than 35%? Anything Google- or Facebook-branded is bound to be popular. Don't forget that the laptop market is likely to expand even more in the next few years, and netbooks will likely gain a higher market share within that market as well. People don't want to lug around 3.5kg to surf the net any more.

 

[doomsdaydave11]

Why do you doubt they will take more than 35%? Anything Google- or Facebook-branded is bound to be popular. Don't forget that the laptop market is likely to expand even more in the next few years, and netbooks will likely gain a higher market share within that market as well. People don't want to lug around 3.5kg to surf the net any more.

It's true that anything google branded is bound to be popular, but I doubt it will displace Microsoft enough to make a dent. I know I sure won't be buying one, as much as I like Google, they're going Apple on everybody it seems, and like Apple, they will never become more than a small percentage of the PC market.

 

[randomizer]

Where Apple's problem lies is in its price though. If this is priced low enough then it will sell. It's amazing how much cheap garbage people will consume instead of paying more for quality.

 

[nunosilva]

@tipoo: it's not KDE Windows nor Gnome Windows. However it's "X Window System", or X11, and it predates Microsoft Windows.

Both KDE and Gnome run on top of X11, but they may run in other systems.

Regarding the netbook: Good joke with the caps lock :-D
And the Windows-proof is hilarious :-D

Regarding the ChromeOS: If they push it with enough power (*cough*marketing*cough*) many regular users will like the simplicity of it. I may even recommend it to some of them. Let's wait 🙂

 

[LMF5000]

[citation][nom]utengineer[/nom]Excellent tool for field teams in a commerical environment. They can boot to browser in less than 20 sec and go. For those just browsing, email, and standard office docs.....this is a winner. Windows has so much overhead.[/citation]

My clean windows XP install on my Acer Aspire 5920G (bought in 2008) can "boot" in 20 seconds from hibernate. There are no disadvantages to using hibernate instead of shut-down: In fact I haven't restarted the PC for months, I just hibernate it and power it back on the next day. So I can't really see where the progress with Google's Chrome OS is. The heavy reliance on the cloud and hence internet means that your computer is pretty much crippled when you go somewhere with no internet access (or if your internet breaks down for any reason).

 

[DSpider]

Bull. The documents and settings will probably be stored locally in case there's no signal or you've used up the free 100 MB/month.

Regarding the article, the OS runs on top of a Linux kernel, which means there has to be CLI (Command-line Interface). Where there's CLI there's a way to install Xorg and VirtualBox. Remember that the OS itself is open source. If this thing has at least a 1 GB of RAM (which will probably, at least) you should know a virtualized Windows XP runs very well with 512 MB RAM, which is quite sufficient for most programs, editing 600 dpi photos, etc.

VirtualBox can also render the opened windows through "Seamless Mode", so yeah, I'm sure it can run Windows even if the hardware won't allow it (no sound/wireless drivers, power management, etc) because VirtualBox uses the host network adapter, USB drivers, etc.

 

[DSpider]

Oh, it just hit me. There are no F1, F2, etc keys. 😀 So you can't press F8 to agree to the Windows XP license screen when you install it. Hahaha. But it could be emulated with a virtual keyboard if using the VirtualBox method. Or a USB keyboard. Or an unattended install. Hmph... Nevermind.