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Report: Google To Fold Chrome OS Into Android (wsj.com)
An anonymous reader writes: According to a report at the Wall Street Journal (paywalled) Google plans to merge its Chrome operating system into Android. Google engineers have already been working on this transition for two years; the company expects to have a functioning preview next year, and a finished product in 2017. "The move is also an attempt by Google to get Android running on as many devices as possible to reach as many people as possible. The operating system runs phones, tablets, watches, TVs and car infotainment systems. Adding laptops could increase Android's user base considerably. That should help Google woo more outside developers who want to write apps once and have them work on as many gadgets as possible, with little modification." This doesn't mean Chrome OS is on its way out. According to public statements from Google execs, it will continue to exist and see active development.
You're an idiot for using ChromeOS and you should feel bad. There are plenty of better platforms that aren't basically just data ingestion platforms for an ad network.
Long live Android.
I really hate the fact that the name of the dominant OS is "Android". This is going to be really confusing once we start building real androids.
Bob: Hey Mary, what OS do you run on your android?
Mary: Android.
Bob: Yeah, on your android, what OS?
Mary: Android!
Bob: Yes! I'm talking about your android! What OS is running on it?
Mary: Third base!
The Moore-Murphy Law: The number of things that will go wrong will double every 2 years.
Only for luddites.
MANY fast moving companies do not use Office at all. I know of several that use all chromebooks for the employees and Google's offerings for a productivity suite. they save a crapload as they no longer have to maintain user IT hardware. you broke a chromebook? here's a new one, you are back to 100% productivity in 10 minutes. Don't need a portable? here s a chromebox on your desk, the receptionist uses the web interface software on the backroom servers. 99% of all CRM software is webserver based anyways, so it's a no brainer. and yes you can do docs and spreadsheets offline on a chromebook. plus the chromebooks have hard drives in them so they also have their google drive documents local.
Honestly only the crusty old companies still rely on Microsoft Office.
Do not look at laser with remaining good eye.