WinMatrix New Topics New forum threads from Windows customization community. http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:41:56 +0000 60 <![CDATA[7 Reasons Why Google Chrome OS won't replace Windows]]> http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27045-7-reasons-why-google-chrome-os-wont-replace-windows/

Here's why Chrome OS won't be replacing Windows anytime soon.

Chrome OS is a hardware platform
Chrome will have very specific platform requirements. It won’t run on machines with physical hard drives, only SSDs. Only certain Wi-Fi chipsets will be supported.

There is no Desktop!
If you've used the Chrome browser, Chrome OS will look very familiar to you. The browser window is your web interface, file explorer, and web app launcher.

Data is Stored in the Cloud
While the user can save data locally, whether it's photos, videos, etc, everything in the user's /home folder is synced to the cloud. The local copy is just a cache, presumably to allow you to use the netbook offline or where there's poor Internet.

No App Installtion
Users don't have access to the root folders of the machine. You won't be able to install applications on the OS, but there will be a plugin/extension architecture, presumably that works with extensions similar to the Chrome browser.

It is basically for Secondary Computers
Google doesn't anticipate Chrome OS being used on your desktop PCs (at least, not yet). Dual-boot will not be possible, and it won't work with your third-party peripherals that use non-standard drivers. Keyboards, mice, and USB hard drives will work, but it's extremely unlikely that you'll be able to sync your iPhone with Chrome OS.

Chrome OS Runs Web Apps Only
The only native app for Chrome OS is the browser. There's no mail application, no control panels, no application launcher outside of the browser.

Chrome is more like a TV than a Computer
It's instant-on, cold booting in about 7 seconds, and on the desktop about 3 seconds after that. This is why they're using a unique platform, so they control the hardware and software and can get performance and experience they need.

Source: maximumpc

Chrome OS Virtual Machine build and source code are available for downloading.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:13:22 +0000 http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27045-7-reasons-why-google-chrome-os-wont-replace-windows/ Keyobard input problem with Win7 Office 2010 public beta http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27044-keyobard-input-problem-with-win7-office-2010-public-beta/ So how do I change it back to normal?

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i can't configure the weather gadget in Vista rainbar 4.3

it shows in the log file a matching error

can u give me the weather details...i'd really appreciate it..

thanks for ur help]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:01 +0000 http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27043-weather-configuration-in-rainbar-v-4-3/ MSN Got New Look http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27041-msn-got-new-look/
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I like it its minimilistic.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:57 +0000 http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27041-msn-got-new-look/ Free Office 2010 Web Apps Beta also available! http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27040-free-office-2010-web-apps-beta-also-available/
While the Office Web Apps on Windows Live remain in Technical Preview (meaning they have don’t have all of the features of the final version), today Microsoft is announcing the beta release of Office 2010 for Windows.

You can still sign up for Office Web Apps Technical Preview in the US and Japan by clicking here.

Office Web Apps

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