That Google would go after this new business surprises only those that don't understand Google. Industrial-era thinkers believe you should "stick to your focus". Like GM. But Google knows that in an information economy if you don't keep moving into new markets with new technologies looking for more revenues you won't survive. Read more at http://www.ThePhoenixPrinciple.com
Dave Zatz
· 4 months ago
Which revenues do you refer to? It's always been Adsense/Adwords. Looks like GM to me, sticking to their focus. ;)
I would have rather seen them bolster Android from a branding perspective over "Chrome OS". Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Do we need more OSes? Especially new, immature ones?
Fanfoot
· 4 months ago
Agreed. I too would be happy, mostly, with just running a web browser most of the time. And I'm sure Chrome would be fine, if I generally prefer Firefox.
But the web browser isn't the only thing that needs building.
What about when I want to print something? Will there be printer drivers for all those printers out there that only work with Windows PCs?
What about 3G? Will we have to buy netbooks with the drivers for the 3G cards preloaded and never go near a USB 3G modem? Or will there be drivers and applications for all those Verizon/T-Mobile/Sprint/AT&T USB modems for Chrome OS?
What about media playback? I assume Hulu and ABC.com will work, via Flash and Move support. But what about DRM-infected stuff like iTunes rentals? I'm guessing the answer is you can't use it for that.
What about pulling pictures off your camera? Will there be drivers for that? What about integrating with the EyeFi or whatever? Or how about those hot new digital video cameras? Or my iPhone? Will it be able to integrate with any of those and allow me to save the stuff locally when I need to, edit it, and post it?
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I would have rather seen them bolster Android from a branding perspective over "Chrome OS". Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Do we need more OSes? Especially new, immature ones?
But the web browser isn't the only thing that needs building.
What about when I want to print something? Will there be printer drivers for all those printers out there that only work with Windows PCs?
What about 3G? Will we have to buy netbooks with the drivers for the 3G cards preloaded and never go near a USB 3G modem? Or will there be drivers and applications for all those Verizon/T-Mobile/Sprint/AT&T USB modems for Chrome OS?
What about media playback? I assume Hulu and ABC.com will work, via Flash and Move support. But what about DRM-infected stuff like iTunes rentals? I'm guessing the answer is you can't use it for that.
What about pulling pictures off your camera? Will there be drivers for that? What about integrating with the EyeFi or whatever? Or how about those hot new digital video cameras? Or my iPhone? Will it be able to integrate with any of those and allow me to save the stuff locally when I need to, edit it, and post it?