Korean Job Discussion Forums

[shinjin]

So Google's developing an operating system based on the linux kernel.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/07/google-drops-a-nuclear-bomb-on-microsoft-and-its-made-of-chrome/

I was wondering what people thoughts are on this. Should Microsoft be worried? Personally, I think a lot will depend on how well Windows 7 runs on netbooks and the next generation ultraportable devices.

In the end, I think competition can never hurt. In S. Korea, we're witnessing the stagnation that occurs when one technology (activex) dominates an entire market.

[Chet Wautlands]

I think Microsoft doesn't have anything to worry about until manufacturers start loading the new Google OS instead of Windows 7. The fact is that most computer users don't know that they have options other than IE. I expect the same will remain true unless Google can force regular users to see that they have an option.

Google is smart though and they have a great track record.

[pkang0202]

Netbooks are VERY weak under the hood. I wish there was an OS for netbooks that was less than 1GB installed that used very low system resources.

Yes yes, there is Linux, however, IE doesn't work on Linux. At least, I sure as well can't get IE to work on Ubuntu. I've tried Wine, and all other sorts of methods. It won't run.

Without IE, I can't access online banking, or make any purchases with my Netbook. As well as browse other Korean web pages correctly.

If Google Chrome OS was very lightweight and also allowed me to run ActiveX to view Korean websites, I'd think it would be a homerun.

[OneWayTraffic]

[crescent]

I think unless Microsoft has invested in cloud computing, they SHOULD be worried.

Google and Mac have long envisioned this and incorporated it into their OS. It is the future.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/google-apple-cloud-computer2.htm

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/technology/companies/05apple.html

[Rusty Shackleford]

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=160229

I bought this up the other day. I'm very enthusiastic about something like this as I almost never work outside of the browser.

[shinjin]

[swigs]

While I think a Google OS could be cool, I think Mac OS X is already doing alot of the things they claim they want to accomplish with their OS. Such as greater ease and reliability, and as well increased security. And Mac OS X is also based on a Unix-like build. And the ipod Touch and iphone already show that a stripped down version of Mac OS X can work just fine on low power computing machines.

It is interesting to see Google and Apple release similar products but through different markets. Nice link Cresent.

[shinjin]

[Palladium]

I wonder about spyware and other privacy issues. Not to mention that if the internet goes down, your cloud computing goes into the toilet.

[Rusty Shackleford]