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gOS Cloud - From zero to web browser in just a few seconds
by Brad Linder Dec 1st 2008 at 3:00PM
The latest version of gOS goes a few steps further, by emphasizing the web browser above all else. gOS Cloud is a stripped down Linux distro that can load in just a few seconds. And instead of loading a typical desktop, the first window it opens is a web browser (which looks suspiciously like Google Chrome in the press shots).
You also get a dock-style program launcher for starting desktop applications. And the operating system is designed for dual boot systems that also run Windows XP. Good OS, the company behind the Linux distro are working with netbook makers Gigabyte to build an ultraportable laptop that will come preloaded with gOS Cloud and Windows XP in early 2009.
I don't know if this is a labor of love or merely the brainchild of four very gifted games designers, but Level Up is a really weird mash-up of gaming elements that you have probably never seen in a Flash game before.
Let's start with the premise itself: Groundhog Day meets Memento. The game experience revolves around 'days': you explore the world and the clock slowly ticks towards the evening. You bounce around picking up gems and talking to the denizens of 'Level Upland'. Eventually you feel tired and head back to ...
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Xerloq said 3:53PM on 12-01-2008
How long until I can put this in front of my XP of Vista install on my laptop, and not a proprietary netbook? Seems it should be able to work (drivers permitting) with any system, regardless of OS, right?
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Xerloq said 3:53PM on 12-01-2008
Sorry. I R'ed TFA. Nothing to see... move along.
Jash Sayani said 3:53PM on 12-01-2008
Great post Brad. I love this OS.
I went to thinkgos.com and only found versions 2.9 Spaces and 3.0 Gadgets for Download.
From where do I get the gOS Cloud...?
I want to install it on my notebook for quick booting when I only need web access.
Thanks.
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Xerloq said 4:01PM on 12-01-2008
It's apparently still in the demo stages, I couldn't find a DL link either.
Phao Loo said 7:56AM on 12-02-2008
waiting for gOS. I think it is best for travellers who need basic functions like office stuff, mail, to do list, rss only.
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JIm Jones said 7:57AM on 12-02-2008
No way dudethat is just WAY too cool!
www.anonymize.us.tc
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John ABle said 7:42AM on 12-02-2008
Wow, who would have figured!
www.anonymize.us.tc
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blaszta said 8:39AM on 12-02-2008
No need to wait for this OS. Just download webconverger, burn the iso to the CD, and that's it!
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blaszta said 8:41AM on 12-02-2008
Hmm I forgot you can't create a link in the comment area. Here is the URL for webconverger: http://webconverger.com/
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samA said 4:28PM on 12-22-2008
This is a revolution. Good promo for linux too.
http://43vents.com
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