Google Chrome and Chrome OS......

[TheLaughingMan]

Main stream gaming could still be possible. Their servers will do all the processing and send the data back to the users system. No need for high end systems, just super high speed internet.

Which is not as widely used and available in the US, where their primary market is. And some other company is trying to do exactly that with a console box.

Its still pointless to try. This "OS" is for netbooks of 11" screens or smaller. No one will game on a laptop that small. Why would you? And why install this on a larger laptop or desktop with more power and space when you can get an actual OS.

 

[20mmrain]

Which is not as widely used and available in the US, where their primary market is. And some other company is trying to do exactly that with a console box.

Its still pointless to try. This "OS" is for netbooks of 11" screens or smaller. No one will game on a laptop that small. Why would you? And why install this on a larger laptop or desktop with more power and space when you can get an actual OS.

Yes it is stated that it is for notebooks and for appliances....... In case anyone didn't hear that again we have already stated it.
Jesus Christ. Believe it or not there was a time before windows. They did have games back then. It is possible. "Sure the games might of looked like shit but it did happen"

Okay this is just turning into a flamer match here. Caught up on one thing that was said. Wasn't supposed to turn into an argument about it.

 

[Solaris17]

Yes it is stated that it is for notebooks and for appliances....... In case anyone didn't hear that again we have already stated it.
Jesus Christ. Believe it or not there was a time before windows. They did have games back then. It is possible. "Sure the games might of looked like shit but it did happen"

Okay this is just turning into a flamer match here. Caught up on one thing that was said. Wasn't supposed to turn into an argument about it.

actually this is probably the most angry post we were just having a discussion about it.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

Yes it is stated that it is for notebooks and for appliances....... In case anyone didn't hear that again we have already stated it.
Jesus Christ. Believe it or not there was a time before windows. They did have games back then. It is possible. "Sure the games might of looked like shit but it did happen"

Okay this is just turning into a flamer match here. Caught up on one thing that was said. Wasn't supposed to turn into an argument about it.

Sorry if I upset you. I was merely stating my opinion about the points brought up. I did not mean to start anything or upset anyone. I originally post said info. about mainstream gaming because I believe it is unfair to hold something against an OS or any product when it was not design to do what they want.

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[20mmrain]

Sorry if I upset you. I was merely stating my opinion about the points brought up. I did not mean to start anything or upset anyone. I originally post said info. about mainstream gaming because I believe it is unfair to hold something against an OS or any product when it was not design to do what they want.

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It's not you per say...... So don't take it personally. I probably jumped to conclusions. It's just lately on this forum I have ran into some pretty negative people. So if I jumped to conclusions please don't take at offense. Don't unsubscribe....... Again I have let people with their negativity rub off on me!

 

[Hayder_Master]

Chrome OS ! no thanx , need more time to decision

 

[DrPepper]

I wasn't being negative I was just stating that it is unlikely to become a viable gaming platform. Personally I think MS should bring out a gamer's version of windows which has a small footprint and so basic that it it wouldn't be hard to patch vulnerabilities in it.

 

[20mmrain]

I wasn't being negative I was just stating that it is unlikely to become a viable gaming platform. Personally I think MS should bring out a gamer's version of windows which has a small footprint and so basic that it it wouldn't be hard to patch vulnerabilities in it.

Like I said never mind me sometimes I jump too conclusions because of other conversations on here lately have been really negative.

But you make a great point..... those gamer edition Windows XP/Vista/7 that you see out there that people created.(the ones that were made by 3rd party.) I agree I think that Windows is missing out on a large amount of money.
Not only would editions like that be great for gamers but they would also be great for people that aren't very computer savoy, Or people that would use them for HTPC builds, Or for note books, Medical tablet's the list goes on.
I think Microsoft has their Idea backwards. They claim to listen to their customer's and what do they do? They keep adding more and more stuff and by trying to appease everyone they bog it down with useless app's and actually make it harder to operate.

That is one thing that I think Google accomplished so far with this OS. They made it easy and practical to operate. Of course I have never used the OS yet so my opinion is going strictly from watching the video and playing with my friend's Droid phone.
But to do all those multi-function rolls in the future than to model the OS after a Web Browser. That to me is just pure genius..... Sure most people are okay working on a desktop ...... But even more people can surf the web.
Not only that but with being such a low over head....... It would give people with older systems an option for an operating system. There are those people out there who don't want to have to up grade every time windows decides to make a new OS. This way those people wouldn't have too.
Also just think the amount of money you could save on app's alone. From a Business stand point (not Google) this is a bad Idea. But from a Consumer stand point this is a great idea.

 

[kieran78]

Actually I have tried Google Chrome browser and observed that it Gmail works faster in Google Chrome explorer. So, yes I will definitely try Google Chrome OS also. And then, will reply again here, to give you the feedback of the new Google OS.
http://goschrome.com/forum/

 

[Mussels]

Chrome is a good browser, but its full of spyware and security risks. Just google for it (lol), and you'll find a ton of hits about it.

 

[Solaris17]

Chrome is a good browser, but its full of spyware and security risks. Just google for it (lol), and you'll find a ton of hits about it.

ya but tats not a fair observation. Every browser includes a ton of security risks. Its the nature of them. You cant cure user stupidity or the never ending creation of new threats built to circumvent the security patches. If you base your decision to use a browser off of security risks drop firefox,chrome,IE,Opera,Spacetime,Flock infact stop using the internet and go read a book. But remember to wash your hands. Who knows who sneezed on it.

 

[Mussels]

ya but tats not a fair observation. Every browser includes a ton of security risks. Its the nature of them. You cant cure user stupidity or the never ending creation of new threats built to circumvent the security patches. If you base your decision to use a browser off of security risks drop firefox,chrome,IE,Opera,Spacetime,Flock infact stop using the internet and go read a book. But remember to wash your hands. Who knows who sneezed on it.

Chrome is one of the worst, storing important stuff in plain text format (such as your net banking details or credit card numbers), giving you a unique user ID for google to track your stats, and so on.

hell, its bad enough people made their own version of it.

 

[Solaris17]

Chrome is one of the worst, storing important stuff in plain text format (such as your net banking details or credit card numbers), giving you a unique user ID for google to track your stats, and so on.

hell, its bad enough people made their own version of it.

Ya but in the end its user opinion. Look at IE companies can just go out and make their own activx programs and other things that can link and directly use operating system files. WTF is that about? Plain text formatting is a pretty weak defense given that any browser can be susceptible to theft or highjacking. It comes down to the user going to www.fakebank of america of korea.com please re enter all your info at the prompt because we suffered a database error. and need all your info again. Personally anyone who enters that info is a moron and deserves what he gets. If i did something that stupid because of non safe browsing habits I couldnt get mad knowing im the tool. Besides every company tries its best to prevent such issues. Not encrypting a temp file on your PC that stores personal information I dont think is a problem as long as the application in question takes steps to prevent anything except that application from accessing/ hiding it. To each their own when it comes to points of security risk. It all depends on what risk your willing to except and how much you trust the app with your data. If you dont then simply stop using the program. It would be stupid to use a browser made my 16yr/o script kiddies in high school that you dont trust. Then telling everyone the browser sucks because someone stole your info and blew $800 from your bank account. Its your own fault.

 

[Mussels]

With all chromes problems, i just use Iron. Problem solved

Its also handy since theres a portable version (no installer) - great for flash drives/guests using your PC, you can delete the folder and all cookies/saved details go bye bye.

 

[Solaris17]

With all chromes problems, i just use Iron. Problem solved

Its also handy since theres a portable version (no installer) - great for flash drives/guests using your PC, you can delete the folder and all cookies/saved details go bye bye.

hahahaha I like that approch though personally when someone steals all my browser stuff i go over to their house beat the snot out of them and then steal their wallet banking on that it has most of my $$ in it anyway

 

[Mussels]

actually, heres some good info on why iron is better than chrome. Some of the security based stuff is worthless, but some of the other things (built in ad blocker) are great additions.

 

[Killer_Rubber_Ducky]

Just to clarify, while Linux was originally a variate of UNIX, it is no longer considered so. It was and is only a kernel, not an entire OS, which is why several hundred OS's have been built on top of it.

Google Chrome is based on Ubuntu in particular if I am not mistake (just like the first time they did this that people chose not to recall) and it will fail again I hope. I have not used it, but it seems a little more restrictive than several other options for netbook and cloud computing.

I find JollyCloud a better solution for this type of OS.

It's called JoliCloud

 

[SabreWulf69]

Yeah I have been using SRWare Iron for quite sometime now and I must say I have no complaints thus far. I have given all the browsers a good go even from back in the days of Netscape Navigator LOL IE Just seems open to vulnerabilities from the get go and as part of the operating system or at least using some of the same code as it I have always found it to be virus friendly, bloated and really slow loading. Tried opera my previous favorite browser and the common choice not just amongst computers but also a plethora of other web based devices. Firefox, I guess now is as common as IE and have never really liked the look and feel of it and it's numerous variations. Chrome was a vast step forward in browser speed from personal experience and a far amount of reviews, and now with SRWare Iron, the security seems to be even if just for the moment fixed up quite nicely, combined with a built in adblocker, I have never had to worry as much as I have with any other web browser and absolutely love the browsing speeds.

 

[Mussels]

if firefox was part of my OS, i'd use another browser too. it just scares me to think that a browser is integrated so deeply that infecting it, infects the system (see the recent IE + F1 key debacle for example)