Google's operating system: GooOS

Google looks like the next thing it's going to do is take over the world. Or at least, Microsoft. I'm sure you've all heard the rumors about Google creating an operating system, but is it really happening?

I just found this screenshot of a supposedly-leaked upcoming version of GooOS. Kind of stupid, considering that the only thing different from this screenshot was a changed desktop background. So I kinda doubt that some random person of Flickr is going to have the world's newest operating system, and it uses an old apple wallpaper apparently lol.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nono/369373656/

Anyway, if the rumors that we've been hearing were to be correct, it is supposed to be based on Ubuntu, which was accurately portrayed in the screenshot. However, I think it's got to have that Google touch - you know, Internet-connected, being able to store data on their server instead of your hard drive, etc, etc..

Google's got a wonderful operating system online - Google Mail, Picasa, Blogger, YouNameItÂ®. So that's why that screenie makes me think it's a fake. Of course, not much was shown, but if it were really Google's next operating system, it should at least show something innovative. You see, to truly be a Google operating system it must integrate its online operating system with a hard-drive based one.

This isn't just going to be one of those endless Ubuntu-modifications, folks. If it does happen, it's going to be huge. Although I don't actually like Ubuntu that much, a lot of it is that it doesn't offer me anything that can't be had by using Debian or some other *nix. If Google does it, it's definitely going to be worth seeing. They're going to add some innovation instead of an endlessly-simplified interface.

Ubuntu isn't bad, but I think it lacks creativity sometimes. You can see that the whole distro is built around making a smooth transition for switchers. Google didn't just simplify things with its search engine, it found something uniquely innovative which revolutionized the search engine. They've continued this with the huge number of online applications they've created, and evolved in a billion-dollar company.

Of course, if Goo (or whatever you want to call it) were to be based on Ubuntu, it would face many of the same problems that Ubuntu faces, such as slow updates, over-simplified interface, etc.. But I'm sure Google could, if they felt so inclined, to create an operating system at least worth trying.

Anyway, enough of me bragging about Google

. It might be just another rumor for all we know. Will is also doing a review on Ubuntu!

hmm, I think Google is trying to take over the world.

only problem with a new OS is that it'ld be a hard switch for a lot of people to convert to, even if it was the most amazing OS in the world. I mean i've always wanted to linux but haven't, mainly cause erm i'm too lazy

. microsoft will probably be the ultimate standard for OSs and will be for a while imo. although google WILL take over the world eventually

I wouldn't choose a Google operating System. I would stick with good old Microsoft. Purely because I think Google has done enough...

Looks to me like a mac ripoff but i would like to see what google can do with this OS who knows maybe it will work out.

Currently this is all rumours. Google will not be releasing any operating systems for some time now as they are focusing on dnhancing their web and software platforms.

In the distant future maybe google will have a go at an OS, but right now, its not their priority.

I reckon there are too many arguments about OS's already
"Microsoft are teh awsome"
"don't be stupid, Mac's are far superiour also bill gates is evil"
It might cause people to explode under the massive strain of contemplation about what to do about another OS

You see, i have no problem with any of the 3 OSes because i run them all on my pc.

I have a modified version of macintosh OSX, Windows XP Professional, PC-BSD and SuSE 10.2

They all live together in harmony on my pc (4 500gig drives). I have to use a special boot loader for mac, but the rest work on the standard SuSE bootloader.

Of course, if Goo (or whatever you want to call it) were to be based on Ubuntu, it would face many of the same problems that Ubuntu faces, such as slow updates, over-simplified interface, etc.. But I'm sure Google could, if they felt so inclined, to create an operating system at least worth trying.

GooOS potentially would have to be very innovatory and probably end up being Linux, and it would probably never match the refined OSX or Windows XP/Vista; although they could make a start on developing an OS with the money they have; it would have to be something special and innovatory.

The rumours are interesting; and it might be more development of their existing web operating system or desktop environment.

Here's a rumour site: http://www.gooos.org/

Now this OS will be interesting...

All of this is pure rumor!

meh, Google isnt making an OS. They've said so themselves....

Why Create an OS when you own the best Search Enginein the world