Gmail creator Paul Buchheit gives Google's Chrome OS a vote of no conf

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Gmail creator Paul Buchheit gives Google's Chrome OS a vote of no conf

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10:57 pm on Dec 14, 2010 (gmt 0)

Gmail creator Paul Buchheit gives Google's Chrome OS a vote of no confidence

Google’s Chrome operating system isn’t even out of its beta stage yet, and Gmail creator Paul Buchheit is already predicting its demise.

“Prediction: Chrome OS will be killed next year (or 'merged' with Android),” Buchheit posted on messaging network FriendFeed.

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I hope I got the right forum to post this.

txbakers

1:19 am on Dec 29, 2010 (gmt 0)

While it seems like a good idea (like the iPad) in practice I don't see a need for a separate OS for this. If they can beef up Android, that might make more sense.

bill

4:58 am on Dec 29, 2010 (gmt 0)

Has anybody actually played with a copy? I'd be interested to try this out on an old underpowered machine to see if it has any benefits before I condemn it.