gOS and Gigabyte to launch Cloud netbook - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 2nd Dec 2008, 12:00

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/12...loud-netbook/1

Good OS has announced a deal with Gigabyte that will see the 'Cloud' Google-themed operating system pre-installed on netbooks.

Aterius Gmork · 2nd Dec 2008, 12:40

This OS will have the same privacy issues that chrome has, right?

Stickeh · 2nd Dec 2008, 13:16

This has so much potential, id love to install this along side windows, just for those moments when you run back to the computer when you have forgotten details or you just need to quickly check something!

veryevil · 2nd Dec 2008, 14:50

Cannot wait to get this on my M912. wooooo

Bauul · 2nd Dec 2008, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Aterius Gmork

This OS will have the same privacy issues that chrome has, right?

What were those? I hope you're not refering to the mistyped EULA?

Aterius Gmork · 2nd Dec 2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php

Google's Web browser Chrome thrilled with an extremely fast site rendering, a sleek design and innovative features. But it also gets critic from data protection specialists , for reasons such as creating a unique user ID or the submission of entries to Google to generate suggestions.

Pretty good summary I think. I remember bit-tech criticizing something along these lines as well. Was a real question btw - an OS like this would be awesome.

steveo_mcg · 2nd Dec 2008, 16:43

It'll have all the same privaciy concerns as any cloud based system, as soon as you let the data leave your "sight" its a privacy concern. Whether those concerns out way the benefits is entirely up to you.

Personally i love google docs, google notebook and gmail the convenience of being stored centrally out weighs any profiling google care to do on me. I'm dull.

GigaMan · 2nd Dec 2008, 19:57

I guess price will play a big part!

Skiddywinks · 3rd Dec 2008, 02:20

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Originally Posted by Stickeh

This has so much potential, id love to install this along side windows, just for those moments when you run back to the computer when you have forgotten details or you just need to quickly check something!

I can see what you mean, but my Windows Vista boots (to usable desktop) in about 40 seconds anyway.

Stickeh · 3rd Dec 2008, 08:24

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Originally Posted by Skiddywinks

I can see what you mean, but my Windows Vista boots (to usable desktop) in about 40 seconds anyway.

Thats true, i dont have to wait that long either, but a 3 second boot would be awesome for stuff you had forgotten, and when you are allready late haha

2nd Dec 2008, 12:00	#1
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Stickeh Help me , Help you. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,567	This has so much potential, id love to install this along side windows, just for those moments when you run back to the computer when you have forgotten details or you just need to quickly check something! __________________ Guns don't kill people, kids who play videogames kill people.

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veryevil Hypermodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tamworth, UK Posts: 766	Cannot wait to get this on my M912. wooooo __________________ My Rig: [Intel Core 2 Duo "Wolfdale" E8400@3.00Ghz] [Asus P5Q-E] [ASUS ENGTX275] [Corsair Dominator DDR2 PC2-8500 2 x 2GB] [Corsair HX850W Professional] [Lian-Li V1000b]

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steveo_mcg What owl? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,975	It'll have all the same privaciy concerns as any cloud based system, as soon as you let the data leave your "sight" its a privacy concern. Whether those concerns out way the benefits is entirely up to you. Personally i love google docs, google notebook and gmail the convenience of being stored centrally out weighs any profiling google care to do on me. I'm dull. __________________ No boom today, boom tomorrow... there's always a boom tomorrow.

2nd Dec 2008, 12:40	#2
Aterius Gmork Look Mr. Bubbles, it's an angel! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 698	This OS will have the same privacy issues that chrome has, right?

2nd Dec 2008, 19:57	#8
GigaMan GIGABYTE UK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On earth Posts: 24	I guess price will play a big part!