Google vs Microsoft
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TechyMaila wrote:
Can Google ever beat Microsoft?
In what? I do not know about anything else. But as far as Operating systems are concerned, I can't think of a more user-friendly, "said-and-done" operating system. Windows will keep to grow and I strongly believe that nothing is going to defeat it, atleast in the near future. When other aspects such as search, web services, etc are concerned, I think Google may do better. But dont even think that google is going to come out with a hardcore operating system suddenly out of the blue and people shift to it, not even office. Regards, Rajesh R. Subramanian You have an apple and me too. We exchange those and We have an apple each. You have an idea and me too. We exchange those and We have two ideas each.
Rajesh R. Subramanian wrote:
I can't think of a more user-friendly, "said-and-done" operating system.
User-friendly? Said-and-done? Ah! Mac OS. Yes that's true. It's the total opposite of Windows, but it won't beat it.
Rajesh R. Subramanian wrote:
Windows will keep to grow and I strongly believe that nothing is going to defeat it, atleast in the near future.
I hope not, but I fear you are right. On the other side, well if MacOS would be the topseller, less admins would be needed, so Windows is good for IT jobs. ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
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there is a simple question I can ask. can Microsoft replace the word "googling" with their own (e.g "msning"). google is that much popular and dominant in the search area. For OS concerns there are many other products. there is no meaning in saying adobe release their new OS because of their famous products like acrobat and photoshop. Always compare judiciously. -Sarath
Sarath C wrote:
Always compare judiciously.
FYKI, Microsoft is venturing into Google's territory. Their Live portal is said to be a rival to the popular Google Search. Now, when it comes to searching the web, even I am a die hard Google fan :), but come to think of it, don't you think Google would ever come up with an OS or Office suite. With Microsoft trying to compete with google on search technologies, do you think that Google would just keep quiet and stay put. :omg: When I posted this topic I was talking about the future, not the present. Who knows, maybe in the near future, the word googling would be replaced by Living ( After Live.com ). :-> And even Adobe may come up with an OS. :omg: Who knows? Can you predict the future? ;) Google OS[^] --- With best regards, A Manchester United Fan The Genius of a true fool is that he can mess up a foolproof plan!
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Maxwell Chen wrote:
may end up with: ~ Windows + Intel = Wintel, ~ Google + AMD = Goolamd.
I think I prefer Glamoo :) _____________________________________ Action without thought is not action Action without emotion is not life
megaadam wrote:
I think I prefer Glamoo
What about Gamdoogle? :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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Can Google ever beat Microsoft? Ofcourse they have the best search engine that man has ever known and their Beta products are amazing, but can they ever break Microsoft's dominance on the home users' market? Can anyone see home users using Google OS (an imaginary version of OS by Google :)) instead of Windows, Google Office (same as Google OS) instead of MS Office and lastly, can you all see yourselves using Google Visual Studio? :doh: Does anyone here think that this is what the future would be like? Or will we still be using the Microsoft versions 25 years hence? Answer honestly......;P --- With best regards, A Manchester United Fan The Genius of a true fool is that he can mess up a foolproof plan!
TechyMaila wrote:
Google Office
Now THIS is where I personally think that they'll win out - with GoogleCalendar, google mail and the impending (re)release of Writely, they already have the potential to create an almost complete online office suite - with the cost of MSOffice being what it is, the fact that it's free and accessible from anywhere could be the "killer feature" "Now I guess I'll sit back and watch people misinterpret what I just said......" Christian Graus At The Soapbox
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TechyMaila wrote:
Do you think users would shift to the Google OS and Google Office when they are comfortable with Windows and MS office?
It may end up with: ~ Windows + Intel = Wintel, ~ Google + AMD = Goolamd. :->
Maxwell Chen
Maybe.. ~Intel + Windows = Intows or Indows ~AMD + Google = Amoogle. :laugh: --- With best regards, A Manchester United Fan The Genius of a true fool is that he can mess up a foolproof plan!
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megaadam wrote:
I think I prefer Glamoo
What about Gamdoogle? :rolleyes:
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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Can Google ever beat Microsoft? Ofcourse they have the best search engine that man has ever known and their Beta products are amazing, but can they ever break Microsoft's dominance on the home users' market? Can anyone see home users using Google OS (an imaginary version of OS by Google :)) instead of Windows, Google Office (same as Google OS) instead of MS Office and lastly, can you all see yourselves using Google Visual Studio? :doh: Does anyone here think that this is what the future would be like? Or will we still be using the Microsoft versions 25 years hence? Answer honestly......;P --- With best regards, A Manchester United Fan The Genius of a true fool is that he can mess up a foolproof plan!
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I think it might be possible. The fighting has already started about the Internet services and it will go on till one won this fight. And to be honest: Had anyone of you ever thought that Google might get so popular ? That they would ever launch an own Mail System or News-Bot or even Google Earth ? I suppose not ;) But I don't think they'll launch an own OS maybe something like Google Office or Google Outlook but that's all ( I hope :) ) At the end a nice link for a future vision: http://blog.outer-court.com/videos/epic-2015.html[^] I hope this link works. Otherwise use Google on Epic 2015 :laugh:
Google outlook essentially exists, with gmail and google calendar. William Penington
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Can Google ever beat Microsoft? Ofcourse they have the best search engine that man has ever known and their Beta products are amazing, but can they ever break Microsoft's dominance on the home users' market? Can anyone see home users using Google OS (an imaginary version of OS by Google :)) instead of Windows, Google Office (same as Google OS) instead of MS Office and lastly, can you all see yourselves using Google Visual Studio? :doh: Does anyone here think that this is what the future would be like? Or will we still be using the Microsoft versions 25 years hence? Answer honestly......;P --- With best regards, A Manchester United Fan The Genius of a true fool is that he can mess up a foolproof plan!
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I don't think so. Google and Microsoft work in different IT fields. And, if we got "Google OS" - what about "old programs" compatibility ? Best regards, Alexey.
I don't care what sort of OS they make. But I know something, it will definitely be a Linux or Unix rip-off. They definitely cannot make an OS from scratch. gaurav_scr@hotmail.com
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No. Has the best search engine but no the best OS & products. If they weren't able to create a good IM program (Google Talk is SHIT), neither they will be able to create a good OS/Office pack. :laugh:
X.Cyclop wrote:
Google Talk is sh*t
I sincerely disagree. It is my preferred IM client because it is fast and light. The GMail integration is also brilliant. MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger is bloated with features I never use. regards, Paul Watson Ireland FeedHenry needs you
eh, stop bugging me about it, give it a couple of days, see what happens.
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Rajesh R. Subramanian wrote:
I can't think of a more user-friendly, "said-and-done" operating system.
User-friendly? Said-and-done? Ah! Mac OS. Yes that's true. It's the total opposite of Windows, but it won't beat it.
Rajesh R. Subramanian wrote:
Windows will keep to grow and I strongly believe that nothing is going to defeat it, atleast in the near future.
I hope not, but I fear you are right. On the other side, well if MacOS would be the topseller, less admins would be needed, so Windows is good for IT jobs. ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
ihoecken wrote:
Mac OS. Yes that's true. It's the total opposite of Windows
How is Mac OS the total opposite of Windows? The two companies continually blame the other for copying features. regards, Paul Watson Ireland FeedHenry needs you
eh, stop bugging me about it, give it a couple of days, see what happens.
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ihoecken wrote:
Mac OS. Yes that's true. It's the total opposite of Windows
How is Mac OS the total opposite of Windows? The two companies continually blame the other for copying features. regards, Paul Watson Ireland FeedHenry needs you
eh, stop bugging me about it, give it a couple of days, see what happens.
Paul Watson wrote:
How is Mac OS the total opposite of Windows? The two companies continually blame the other for copying features.
Mac OS is fast and stable, Windows isn't. Just take a look at memory used by Windows. Of course, you are right. Many features have been copied by Windows (and less features have been transferred from MacOs to Windows), but having nearly the same features in a software don't make the same usage. There are huge differents. I only work with windows, because in my job I need a windows pc, but when friends show me their Apples I'm amazed how easy and fast they are. Everone can set up a mostly secure apple computer in a few minutes. The most PCs aren't secure and you need much more time for setting them up. Greetings, Ingo ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
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Paul Watson wrote:
How is Mac OS the total opposite of Windows? The two companies continually blame the other for copying features.
Mac OS is fast and stable, Windows isn't. Just take a look at memory used by Windows. Of course, you are right. Many features have been copied by Windows (and less features have been transferred from MacOs to Windows), but having nearly the same features in a software don't make the same usage. There are huge differents. I only work with windows, because in my job I need a windows pc, but when friends show me their Apples I'm amazed how easy and fast they are. Everone can set up a mostly secure apple computer in a few minutes. The most PCs aren't secure and you need much more time for setting them up. Greetings, Ingo ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
Fair enough, they are different. But they are not polar opposites in any sense. regards, Paul Watson Ireland FeedHenry needs you
eh, stop bugging me about it, give it a couple of days, see what happens.
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Fair enough, they are different. But they are not polar opposites in any sense. regards, Paul Watson Ireland FeedHenry needs you
eh, stop bugging me about it, give it a couple of days, see what happens.
Paul Watson wrote:
Fair enough, they are different. But they are not polar opposites in any sense.
Well, I allowed myself to overstate. For me there's a huge difference between simplicity and stability. But of course that's just my opinion. I like MacOS but I have to work with Windows :^) ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
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I don't care what sort of OS they make. But I know something, it will definitely be a Linux or Unix rip-off. They definitely cannot make an OS from scratch. gaurav_scr@hotmail.com
Goobuntu maybe?
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I don't think so. Google and Microsoft work in different IT fields. And, if we got "Google OS" - what about "old programs" compatibility ? Best regards, Alexey.
Years ago IBM was the king of the hill and no one believed that would ever change. Mainframes and PC's were both computers but considered different IT fields at the time. As time and technology changes so do the major players. Even today there are billions of lines of COBOL still in production and most are probably running on an OS other than Windows. Whether it's Google or ABC Nano/BioTech Corp (not a real company, at least I dont think it is), when a new whiz bang technology emerges the industry leader(s) will change and no one will care about compatibility with the old methods. Just like IBM even Microsoft's not immune. Thanks, Bud
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Paul Watson wrote:
Fair enough, they are different. But they are not polar opposites in any sense.
Well, I allowed myself to overstate. For me there's a huge difference between simplicity and stability. But of course that's just my opinion. I like MacOS but I have to work with Windows :^) ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
Windows was created with simplicity in mind. It is unlike Mac OSes which have a Unix background & thus are more secure & stable. But windows is more customizeable. In vista the have decreased simplicity & increased security like Mac OS. But this in not going to go too well with customers I think. They are doing away with what windows is known for 'SIMPLICITY'. I must also state than Mac OS integrated all the features that people say windows Vista is copying, only after microsoft publicly announced those fetures.Is that a coincedence. No I dont think so. Its Mac who has copied windows not the other way around. Gaurav Sharma
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Paul Watson wrote:
How is Mac OS the total opposite of Windows? The two companies continually blame the other for copying features.
Mac OS is fast and stable, Windows isn't. Just take a look at memory used by Windows. Of course, you are right. Many features have been copied by Windows (and less features have been transferred from MacOs to Windows), but having nearly the same features in a software don't make the same usage. There are huge differents. I only work with windows, because in my job I need a windows pc, but when friends show me their Apples I'm amazed how easy and fast they are. Everone can set up a mostly secure apple computer in a few minutes. The most PCs aren't secure and you need much more time for setting them up. Greetings, Ingo ------------------------------ PROST Roleplaying Game War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left.
ihoecken wrote:
Mac OS is fast and stable, Windows isn't. Just take a look at memory used by Windows.
I sure hope they fix that "Memory Usage" misnomer in Vista... Windows doesn't use nearly as much memory as Task Manager proclaims; that thing is just the working set.
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Can Google ever beat Microsoft? Ofcourse they have the best search engine that man has ever known and their Beta products are amazing, but can they ever break Microsoft's dominance on the home users' market? Can anyone see home users using Google OS (an imaginary version of OS by Google :)) instead of Windows, Google Office (same as Google OS) instead of MS Office and lastly, can you all see yourselves using Google Visual Studio? :doh: Does anyone here think that this is what the future would be like? Or will we still be using the Microsoft versions 25 years hence? Answer honestly......;P --- With best regards, A Manchester United Fan The Genius of a true fool is that he can mess up a foolproof plan!
that Google (not as the humble search engine provider but as the Internet Messiah) is just another Internet fad? I mean obviously their core services like search and email are here to stay, but otherwise it doesn't seem like they're getting anywhere too fast. Maybe it's because I'm Japanese and I just saw Livedoor explode with stock fraud, but I'm a bit wary of companies growing as if they've been fed elephant growth hormones -- fast but not steady. Or maybe the question should be, can Microsoft beat Google? Since Google's already dominating what they do best, it might be that they're gonna be the champion of search and possibly email, with MSN being the challenger to that. And the answer to that question, I think, is no, Microsoft can't beat Google.