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Google Working on Desktop Linux
paulmac84 writes "The Register reports that Google is working on a version of Ubuntu, known internally as Goobuntu. Google has confirmed it is working on a desktop linux project, but declined to supply further details, including what the project is for. Is Google about to release this as an alternative to Windows?" Update: 02/01 00:11 GMT by SM: chrisd is the first among many to point out that this is just more fodder from the Google rumor mill and isn't something they are currently planning to release.
Everytime I try Ubuntu (or other Linux distros), I cannot get it to work with my ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon Card (the X600 chipset) with a GUI. This puts me in a bind for desktop use. Me, a person with LINUX OS on his state issued license plate, would like to use it on his best PC without having to finagle a working set of binary drivers from ATI. Until such time that it works, I guess I won't be jumping on any Google release. Changing my hardware is out of the question because I rely on the TV/Video features on the ATI card.
How the HELL was my comment underrated flaimbait? Also, how the hell is the guy below me talking about XP 64bit insightful?!
Bad moderators! Shame on you!
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+1 Damn funny