Comments on: Reader Polls: Google Is Both Ubuntu Rival, Friend http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/ Channel News, Reseller News and Channel Partner Programs Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:59:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Luckchancer http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118617 Luckchancer Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:37:37 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118617 Google is desperate for a OS to rival MS. Till such a time when it has one, it will be a friend of Ubuntu after which it will do every thing possible to put Ubuntu down. Google is desperate for a OS to rival MS. Till such a time when it has one, it will be a friend of Ubuntu after which it will do every thing possible to put Ubuntu down.

]]> By: manny http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118616 manny Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:32:29 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118616 @B. Greene native client: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10227150-2.html http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/google-native-client-provides-hints-chrome-os-gambit-717 also am sure linux apps will work with google OS (apps can be ported easily) linux and open source apps can run virtually anywhere Remember : google made the announcement early to create controversy and buzz (they don't even have a demo). They are gathering feedback (from the media) as we speak and will not fail to make this product mass appealing. @B. Greene

native client:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10227150-2.html

http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/google-native-client-provides-hints-chrome-os-gambit-717

also am sure linux apps will work with google OS (apps can be ported easily)

linux and open source apps can run virtually anywhere

Remember : google made the announcement early to create controversy and buzz (they don’t even have a demo). They are gathering feedback (from the media) as we speak and will not fail to make this product mass appealing.

]]> By: B. Greene http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118615 B. Greene Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:35:31 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118615 I just saw an article in Popular Science under the title, "Ten Computing Tasks You Won't Be Doing With Chrome OS," It tickled me silly. Here the link: http://www.popsci.com/gear-amp-gadgets/article/2009-07/ten-computing-tasks-you-wont-be-doing-chrome-os I just saw an article in Popular Science under the title, “Ten Computing Tasks You Won’t Be Doing With Chrome OS,” It tickled me silly. Here the link:
http://www.popsci.com/gear-amp-gadgets/article/2009-07/ten-computing-tasks-you-wont-be-doing-chrome-os

]]> By: Leo http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118614 Leo Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:01:21 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118614 @PSM: I agree, and I said it in an earlier post, in similar terms. Essentially, I believe this will only increase the market share for free (as in freedom) operating system, and this is a wind for Linux, including Ubuntu. @AmblestonDack: I don't think they will get too much mindshare in the open source community. Google is widely respected (because they are a very healthy company, with healthy practices and relatively open). But they don't have an open development method, so they won't gain traction among our minds. They will be a very convenient partner. @PSM: I agree, and I said it in an earlier post, in similar terms. Essentially, I believe this will only increase the market share for free (as in freedom) operating system, and this is a wind for Linux, including Ubuntu.

@AmblestonDack: I don’t think they will get too much mindshare in the open source community. Google is widely respected (because they are a very healthy company, with healthy practices and relatively open). But they don’t have an open development method, so they won’t gain traction among our minds. They will be a very convenient partner.

]]> By: PSM http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118613 PSM Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:36:17 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118613 Google brings brand image to Linux, as well as a decent set of cloud technologies and services. Linux brings a top notch OS with a huge inventory of stable and mature applications to Google - all vendor neutral and open standards based. That has to be good news for Linux, Google, and customers. Google brings brand image to Linux, as well as a decent set of cloud technologies and services. Linux brings a top notch OS with a huge inventory of stable and mature applications to Google – all vendor neutral and open standards based. That has to be good news for Linux, Google, and customers.

]]> By: PSM http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118612 PSM Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:31:18 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118612 (quote)So what are the “flaws” that Ubuntu has?(unquote) I agree - Microsoft's blog FUDders get everywhere. Microsoft must be worried. (quote)So what are the “flaws” that Ubuntu has?(unquote)

I agree – Microsoft’s blog FUDders get everywhere. Microsoft must be worried.

]]> By: AmblestonDack http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118611 AmblestonDack Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:31:38 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118611 So what are the "flaws" that Ubuntu has? One thing is for sure if ChromeOS takes the limelight away from Ubuntu, how long will it be before ChromeOS takes the flack like Ubuntu does at the moment. So what are the “flaws” that Ubuntu has?

One thing is for sure if ChromeOS takes the limelight away from Ubuntu, how long will it be before ChromeOS takes the flack like Ubuntu does at the moment.

]]> By: Jojo http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118610 Jojo Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:34:39 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118610 I don't know whether it's fair to comment since I am new to Linux as a user.. not a watcher. It took me five years to wipe windows and put Ubuntu on here. Now that I have.. I am not scared of any OS that is reasonably made and supported. I am not a power user of anything.. I putter mainly..:) I think if Google brings people to Linux.. if people hear something is better.. then they will switch. Moving from windows or mac is the tough sell. After that whomever does it best will get the lions share..I think..:) I never know whether to root for Google. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I am not to worried about them being #1 in search and # something else in other things.. then they are players and not overlords. So I hope they do their OS just good enough..and not so good that there is no choice. But one can go a deep as ya want to go.. kids learn windows. They are told mac is cool. Have to dent them first then worry about who get what..Right? P.S. - Sorry, forgot to tell you great post! I don’t know whether it’s fair to comment since I am new to Linux as a user.. not a watcher. It took me five years to wipe windows and put Ubuntu on here. Now that I have.. I am not scared of any OS that is reasonably made and supported. I am not a power user of anything.. I putter mainly..:) I think if Google brings people to Linux.. if people hear something is better.. then they will switch. Moving from windows or mac is the tough sell. After that whomever does it best will get the lions share..I think..:) I never know whether to root for Google. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I am not to worried about them being #1 in search and # something else in other things.. then they are players and not overlords. So I hope they do their OS just good enough..and not so good that there is no choice. But one can go a deep as ya want to go.. kids learn windows. They are told mac is cool. Have to dent them first then worry about who get what..Right?
P.S. – Sorry, forgot to tell you great post!

]]> By: Jojo http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118609 Jojo Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:11:44 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118609 I don't know whether it's fair to comment since I am new to Linux as a user.. not a watcher. It took me five years to wipe windows and put Ubuntu on here. Now that I have.. I am not scared of any OS that is reasonably made and supported. I am not a power user of anything.. I putter mainly..:) I think if Google brings people to Linux.. if people hear something is better.. then they will switch. Moving from windows or mac is the tough sell. After that whomever does it best will get the lions share..I think..:) I never know whether to root for Google. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I am not to worried about them being #1 in search and # something else in other things.. then they are players and not overlords. So I hope they do their OS just good enough..and not so good that there is no choice. But one can go a deep as ya want to go.. kids learn windows. They are told mac is cool. Have to dent them first then worry about who get what..Right? I don’t know whether it’s fair to comment since I am new to Linux as a user.. not a watcher. It took me five years to wipe windows and put Ubuntu on here. Now that I have.. I am not scared of any OS that is reasonably made and supported. I am not a power user of anything.. I putter mainly..:) I think if Google brings people to Linux.. if people hear something is better.. then they will switch. Moving from windows or mac is the tough sell. After that whomever does it best will get the lions share..I think..:) I never know whether to root for Google. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I am not to worried about them being #1 in search and # something else in other things.. then they are players and not overlords. So I hope they do their OS just good enough..and not so good that there is no choice. But one can go a deep as ya want to go.. kids learn windows. They are told mac is cool. Have to dent them first then worry about who get what..Right?

]]> By: LS http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118608 LS Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:55:36 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118608 Google will be using the same Linux kernel as Ubuntu. Only good things will come of that- since we all share it's improvements. Google will be using the same Linux kernel as Ubuntu. Only good things will come of that- since we all share it’s improvements.

]]> By: dragonbite http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118607 dragonbite Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:27:08 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118607 Google Chrome will have issues, bugs and incompatibilities just like Ubuntu and other Linuxes. They may hedge their bets with limiting the hardware they will run on (Netbooks pre-installed, etc.) similar to Apple's method, in which case Ubuntu will do alright as the "non-certified" hardware Linux distro of choice. Ubuntu may also work to integrate as seamlessly as Google Chrome OS that they are seen as cooperative instead of competitive. Like the poll says, It's too early to say. Google Chrome will have issues, bugs and incompatibilities just like Ubuntu and other Linuxes.

They may hedge their bets with limiting the hardware they will run on (Netbooks pre-installed, etc.) similar to Apple’s method, in which case Ubuntu will do alright as the “non-certified” hardware Linux distro of choice.

Ubuntu may also work to integrate as seamlessly as Google Chrome OS that they are seen as cooperative instead of competitive.

Like the poll says, It’s too early to say.

]]> By: Leo http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/08/03/reader-polls-google-is-both-ubuntu-rival-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-118606 Leo Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:44:10 +0000 http://www.workswithu.com/?p=923#comment-118606 Arrg, I missed both polls, I guess they get a bit eclipsed in the position they are in the (middle of the) right frame? Arrg, I missed both polls, I guess they get a bit eclipsed in the position they are in the (middle of the) right frame?

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