Google Frenzy and Mono Mania

Jul 09, 2009, 23:33 (19 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Carla Schroder)

"So what are the implications for a Linux-based Google OS? If they stick to a genuine Free/Open Source development and distribution model, and don't try to sneak in nasty stuff like an ultimate sneaky data collector with access to everything on the user's computer, it could be very cool. They have the size and clout to do nice preinstalled Linux OEM deals, and to improve hardware and peripheral support. We could see a sleek, attractive, efficient interface, and perhaps, at last, genuine cross-platform applications."

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