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Would You Use a Free Netbook From Google?
Glyn Moody writes "The response to Google's Chromium OS has been rather lukewarm. But suppose it's just part of something much bigger: a netbook computer from Google that would cost absolutely nothing. Because all the apps and data are stored in the cloud, storage requirements would be minimal; screens are getting cheaper, and the emphasis on lean code means that a low-cost processor could be used. Those relatively small hardware costs could then be covered by advertising in the apps — after all, they are just Web pages. Interestingly, Google has not only rolled out advertising to more of its services recently, it has also started running AdSense ads in the desktop application Google Earth. Would you accept a free Google netbook — or is the price you would pay in terms of the company knowing even more about what you do on an hour-by-hour basis just too high?"
Sure, as long as it wasn't too difficult to wipe it and install Debian.
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It's just out of the question that a single user would be worth $150 for Google.
Man, it's a good thing that Google has you to make tough judgements like that for them. Where would they be without you?
How much will it cost to get you to respond to this thread again? I'll take up a collection.
If libertarians are so opposed to effective government, why don't they all move to Somalia?