Chrome OS - When pull is better than push

http://lmframework.com/blog/2009/07/chrome

by hymanroth • 17 years ago

10 12 17 years ago

Even if a user knows that you can’t put a ‘person’ into a folder containing ‘places’, the operating system doesn’t – it’s just data

I think there is a major innovation to be had here. currently tagging is just used to make searching for files you've saved easier. i envision a system where the software knows how certain tags interact (and learns new ways via usage) and suggests connections for you. think of the netflix algorithm, but working to suggest ways to automatically organize your data on your desktop.

hymanroth5• 17 years ago

I was thinking more in terms of an open semantic dictionary containing the top-level concepts most often used by SN and business.

The key point is that it should be open to all applications.

nazgulnarsil2• 17 years ago

which is why I think it would only be implementable at the OS level. without universal integration the usefulness drops off too quickly.

rms• 17 years ago

Summary: Instead of making the first web operating system, Google should have made the idealized semantic web.

BrentRitterbeck• 17 years ago

Perhaps they should first improve the quality of their services that aim to replace MS Office.

hymanroth5• 17 years ago

That's a bit off base, and Google is not making a web OS.

What was wrong with the original summary: instead of pushing users into using web apps, big G should pull them in with better ones?

TweedHeads• 17 years ago

Innovation is welcome in any front.

If they decide to design an electric roadster, I'll support them even if Tesla complains with a barrage of payperpost.

Kudos to Google.

ntoshev• 17 years ago

Google OS is not about allowing people to do things they couldn't do before on the web, it's about removing friction from getting online. Google has many other initiatives to make a better Web - like NaCl. Semantic web is obviously not on their priority list, maybe because they are evil, but more likely because they don't think that vision could work.

hymanroth5• 17 years ago

The semantic aspect was only a part of a wider notion of an interoperability layer which can be rolled-out whilst the 'web platform' is still in its formative phase.

electromagnetic• 17 years ago

Article Summary: Not much is known about Chrome OS, speculation follows with criticism of Chrome OS being the wrong tactic despite not knowing what Google's angle is with Chrome OS yet.

hymanroth5• 17 years ago

One of the key points of the post is that the browser is the platform, not the OS - so, regardless of the specific details of Chrome OS, it can't do much to improve the platform.

Chrome OS - When pull is better than push

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