Google Releases GDS 2.0

FansofTech writes "Google (now $4bn richer) has released v2.0 of Google Desktop. Many new features are introduced including improved Outlook filtering, Gmail indexing, and the feature which is most likely to cause the largest stir...a new Sidebar which displays RSS feeds, a Gmail inbox, news, scratch pad and more. Plug-ins for the new Sidebar are also available including a to-do list, clock, and more. As one blogger pointed out this morning...the release of Google Desktop 2.0 is beginning to take shape as a browser in itself as the need for a Firefox or IE is almost eliminated."

Comments

Hmm, really?

[MaestroSartori]

"...the need for a Firefox or IE is almost eliminated..."

Other than that minor, troublesome web-browsing feature presumably? :)

Google Digital Assistant

[simp]

I want my GDA (Google Digital Assistant). Then I can wander around the world and if I have a question I can look it up in my GDA.
And it should look friendly and reassuring.

Re:Google Digital Assistant

[thedbp]

But most importantly, it should be emblazoned with the words "Don't Panic."

no comments??

[mE123]

This story has been here for an hour and still no comments??

Slashdot must be broken, because I know people aren't reading the article

Mac version

[jcostantino]

Ok, they have 4 billion dollars, where the fuck is the Mac version?

Re:Mac version

[Alystair]

Stop trying to put Google into the spotlight!

Re:Browser need eliminated?

[hyfe]

And how do you access GMail without a browser?

It's actually quite hard.Basically, it involves using the so-called "Post Office Protocol", one large hack of an inadequate mess. It's a bitch to set up, and not something I would wish upon anybody. Stay well clear!

If you're the masochistic type,check out these fairly esotoric sites though:
Explanation here and more details here