Comments on: Google Chromium OS: Does it have a purpose?

By: Aditya Kane

Aditya Kane — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:46:34 +0000

@tasaguq: That was exactly my point when I wrote that even though experts might be pitting Chromium against WIndows I think its not the case.

By: tasaduq

tasaduq — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:35:09 +0000

I don’t think so Chromium OS can be compared to Windows7 in any aspect, because Chromium OS is more of a netbook OS and windows7 is a PC, having Chromium OS on a PC is a bit weird to me.

By: Karan

Karan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:19:18 +0000

what about the download limits dude…

and in my opinion

Bing’s competition to google == Chrome OS competition to Windows

By: pasaltha

pasaltha — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:49:27 +0000

we need fast internet access if are file are from internet

By: Aditya Kane

Aditya Kane — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:36:59 +0000

@Abhishek: It becomes more secure as the files are saved on the internet. So even if your desktop was infected, a update would essentially act like formating the disk. That’s why it would be safer. As the moment Chrome OS will not be used by most of us unless as a dual boot.
@Pratik: I think there are certain softwares which will be supported like printer drivers. But it is mainly internet focused so if you are looking to play games online, Chrome OS is not for you. Chrome OS is meant for people who only use their computers for things to do online, like email, download, watching videos, chatting etc.

By: Pratik Parekh

Pratik Parekh — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:53:52 +0000

but if its internet focused as shown in video…what abt installations of app like gaming and other softwares.

By: Abhishek Kumar

Abhishek Kumar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:32:10 +0000

I still have 3 main concerns over this all hype of Chrome OS:

1) So apart from my browsing habits, google wants access to my personal files like documents, pics, letters etc as well.
2)How does storing files over the internet make it more secure? Don’t we have all sorts of viruses and malware floating around on the net?
3)Does this mean that a chrome OS laptop is useless for me if I don’t have an internet connection?

So if you ask me, I’ll still stick to my lovely Mac, and if I ever go on a PC, its gonna be Fedora or Ubuntu, not necessarily in that order