Comments on: Google PC At Wal-Mart for $200 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:28:33 -0800 hourly 1 By: Google announces plans for Operating System http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-2842713 Google announces plans for Operating System Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:12:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-2842713 [...] on wallmart machines too,I sure i heard there was a google os on some too yes im correct look http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01...-mart-for-200/ __________________ Desktop |Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Netbook Core 2 Quad Q6600 GO @ 3.3Ghz|Intel [...] [...] on wallmart machines too,I sure i heard there was a google os on some too yes im correct look http://www.tech...;-mart-for-200/ __________________ Desktop |Lenovo IdeaPad S10e Netbook Core 2 Quad Q6600 GO @ 3.3Ghz|Intel [...]

]]> By: New Version of gOS To Be Launched At CES Complete With Google Gears http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1898862 New Version of gOS To Be Launched At CES Complete With Google Gears Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:10:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1898862 [...] distro gOS, the web focused OS we first wrote about when it went on sale with a $199 PC at Wal-mart November 1, is about to launch a new version at CES in Las Vegas next [...] [...] distro gOS, the web focused OS we first wrote about when it went on sale with a $199 PC at Wal-mart November 1, is about to launch a new version at CES in Las Vegas next [...]

]]> By: Windows ----> Linux - Page 4 - Team-BHP http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1760241 Windows ----> Linux - Page 4 - Team-BHP Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:53:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1760241 [...] Linux PC @ $199 on Walmart a sellout Check this: Everex TC2502 Green gPC w/ Via C7-D Processor - Wal-Mart The linux is: gOS More news here: Google PC At Wal-Mart for $200 [...] [...] Linux PC @ $199 on Walmart a sellout Check this: Everex TC2502 Green gPC w/ Via C7-D Processor – Wal-Mart The linux is: gOS More news here: Google PC At Wal-Mart for $200 [...]

]]> By: informer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1750499 informer Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:58:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1750499 I like it - Google coming... All news at http://googlepcnews.blogspot.com/ I like it – Google coming…

All news at http://googlepc...s.blogspot.com/

]]> By: asx http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1730136 asx Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:19:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1730136 For all the folks deriding TC, NYT, and others who have called it a google PC, have a look at the <a href="http://www.hackosis.com/index.php/2007/11/03/gos-walmart-linux-os-overview/" rel="nofollow">review of gOS</a> over at hackosis.com, specifically the Synaptic screenie 80% down the page that shows connection attempts to googlepc.com for updates. While gOS isn't from Google, there's some pretty serious coattail riding going on. It's not the Google PC, but it sure looks like its makers would like you to think so. For all the folks deriding TC, NYT, and others who have called it a google PC, have a look at the review of gOS over at hackosis.com, specifically the Synaptic screenie 80% down the page that shows connection attempts to googlepc.com for updates. While gOS isn’t from Google, there’s some pretty serious coattail riding going on. It’s not the Google PC, but it sure looks like its makers would like you to think so.

]]> By: Erick Schonfeld http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1727365 Erick Schonfeld Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:05:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1727365 Just to be clear, I am the one calling it a Google PC because that is effectively what it is. You get a suite of Google apps with it as the default apps, making the main experience on the PC a Google experience. That is different than just getting a PC loaded with an InterVideo app (@40) or any other random app that you may never use. Just to be clear, I am the one calling it a Google PC because that is effectively what it is. You get a suite of Google apps with it as the default apps, making the main experience on the PC a Google experience.

That is different than just getting a PC loaded with an InterVideo app (@40) or any other random app that you may never use.

]]> By: John B http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1727077 John B Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:07:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1727077 John Biggs here. Yes, this is deceptive. I was disappointed when I saw it but I understand the value of this machine. They're definitely touting this as a "Google OS" and they are hoping that adding a lot of Gs will make people confused. However, the OS does allow you to access Google apps from the Task Bar, kind of like creating little shortcuts to the actual webpages which appear in Firefox. The real news is that it is a $198 Linux machine that is good for Grandma, Grandpa and Mom and Dad - provided, trolls, that said parent or grandparent is not good at computers and not specifically you or your own parents/grandparents who are actually good at computers and have lots of money. It does not run Google OS nor is a Google PC, so leave Britney alone. John Biggs here. Yes, this is deceptive. I was disappointed when I saw it but I understand the value of this machine. They’re definitely touting this as a “Google OS” and they are hoping that adding a lot of Gs will make people confused. However, the OS does allow you to access Google apps from the Task Bar, kind of like creating little shortcuts to the actual webpages which appear in Firefox. The real news is that it is a $198 Linux machine that is good for Grandma, Grandpa and Mom and Dad – provided, trolls, that said parent or grandparent is not good at computers and not specifically you or your own parents/grandparents who are actually good at computers and have lots of money. It does not run Google OS nor is a Google PC, so leave Britney alone.

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1726810 Chris Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:02:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1726810 NYT is wrong too, both of you are bad reporters (oddly enough, both are also on TC payroll, shocking?). It just happens to run Google applications, it was not "made for it". I guess my Sony PC is really an InterVideo PC because their software came loaded on it. Ignorance. NYT is wrong too, both of you are bad reporters (oddly enough, both are also on TC payroll, shocking?).

It just happens to run Google applications, it was not “made for it”. I guess my Sony PC is really an InterVideo PC because their software came loaded on it.

Ignorance.

]]> By: Erick Schonfeld http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1725437 Erick Schonfeld Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:39:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1725437 My bad. I changed Google Operating System to gOS. But it is effectively a Google PC. Per the NYT: "What makes it stand out, however, is GOS, a version of Linux specially made to run Google applications like GMail and Google Documents." My mistake was to assume the G stood for Google based on this description. The name is a bit of deceptive marketing, if you ask me. My bad. I changed Google Operating System to gOS. But it is effectively a Google PC. Per the NYT:

“What makes it stand out, however, is GOS, a version of Linux specially made to run Google applications like GMail and Google Documents.”

My mistake was to assume the G stood for Google based on this description. The name is a bit of deceptive marketing, if you ask me.

]]> By: Mike French http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1725431 Mike French Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:36:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1725431 Wow, I don't know what all the fuss is about... I think the title is very misleading but... The point is that the average person can now afford a computer to do almost everything they could want for 200$ + a monitor... I'm no expert but I have Linux (Ubuntu, KUbuntu, XUbuntu 7.10) installed on 4 pcs (AMDK2, Celeron, Duron, Sempron) at home plus on my laptop. And my 68 year old mother upgraded her desktop from 7.04 to 7.10 with some simple phone support from me! Ubuntu works better on my laptop than Win2k and Win XP which I finally abandoned. Some of my hardware wouldn't work with Window$ because I couldn't find the right drivers for free, but with Linux ALL my printers, scanners, (hardware) modems, and wi-fi worked during the install. Most people that tried Ubuntu 7.10 are very happy with it. I realize lot's of you would rather spend your hard earned cash to make Bill rich but a lot of people would prefer to save money if they can. I'm just curious to know why they modified Ubuntu into gOS rather than just using Ubuntu in the first place since 512mb and 80G is plenty for the task. But like I said, I'm no expert... I'm for anything that will make the internet accessible to the masses and FREE software is a start.... Wow, I don’t know what all the fuss is about… I think the title is very misleading but… The point is that the average person can now afford a computer to do almost everything they could want for 200$ + a monitor… I’m no expert but I have Linux (Ubuntu, KUbuntu, XUbuntu 7.10) installed on 4 pcs (AMDK2, Celeron, Duron, Sempron) at home plus on my laptop. And my 68 year old mother upgraded her desktop from 7.04 to 7.10 with some simple phone support from me! Ubuntu works better on my laptop than Win2k and Win XP which I finally abandoned. Some of my hardware wouldn’t work with Window$ because I couldn’t find the right drivers for free, but with Linux ALL my printers, scanners, (hardware) modems, and wi-fi worked during the install. Most people that tried Ubuntu 7.10 are very happy with it. I realize lot’s of you would rather spend your hard earned cash to make Bill rich but a lot of people would prefer to save money if they can. I’m just curious to know why they modified Ubuntu into gOS rather than just using Ubuntu in the first place since 512mb and 80G is plenty for the task. But like I said, I’m no expert… I’m for anything that will make the internet accessible to the masses and FREE software is a start….

]]> By: Wheelsofire http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1725372 Wheelsofire Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:52:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1725372 Hey lads- relax a bit. And maybe lose the tone of outraged sensibility.It makes you sound pompous,and so up yourselves you must have to get up early in order to get over yourselves before work. A sub-editor wrote the headline. Different hands wrote the piece. The Sub got it slightly wrong. It happens. No one died.I assume none of you with the arrogance and simple bad manners to 'demand' the piece be retracted rather than suggesting a correction, well I guess none of you have ever made an error under pressure. Now go and get some fresh air. When you come back you might actually get the point of the story.Low energy 2W quiet machine doing most of what most people want,cheap. The target market is not geeks. If it is easy for the novice to use it will allow more people get online. They won't care about Linux,Windows or the fact they're using Web Apps. After all, you don't need a Ferrari to go down to the shops. Heard of the Wii? Hey lads- relax a bit. And maybe lose the tone of outraged sensibility.It makes you sound pompous,and so up yourselves you must have to get up early in order to get over yourselves before work.
A sub-editor wrote the headline. Different hands wrote the piece. The Sub got it slightly wrong. It happens. No one died.I assume none of you with the arrogance and simple bad manners to ‘demand’ the piece be retracted rather than suggesting a correction, well I guess none of you have ever made an error under pressure.
Now go and get some fresh air.
When you come back you might actually get the point of the story.Low energy 2W quiet machine doing most of what most people want,cheap. The target market is not geeks.
If it is easy for the novice to use it will allow more people get online. They won’t care about Linux,Windows or the fact they’re using Web Apps.
After all, you don’t need a Ferrari to go down to the shops.
Heard of the Wii?

]]> By: Jorge Cunha http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1725134 Jorge Cunha Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:43:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1725134 These is great for the future of a internet based OS and thin clients These is great for the future of a internet based OS and thin clients

]]> By: Nelson Minar http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1724477 Nelson Minar Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:35:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1724477 Two days and no correction. Two days and no correction.

]]> By: Jimmy James http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1722087 Jimmy James Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:24:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1722087 http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/11/tentative-google-pc.html http://googlesy...-google-pc.html

]]> By: Jeff the Great http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1722016 Jeff the Great Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:57:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1722016 Call for TC to retract this article immediatly Call for TC to retract this article immediatly

]]> By: John http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1721909 John Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:13:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1721909 I have been reading TC for the past 6 months and it appears to me this is probably one of the worst reporting ever. Please retract this article. I have been reading TC for the past 6 months and it appears to me this is probably one of the worst reporting ever. Please retract this article.

]]> By: dave http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1721630 dave Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:23:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1721630 I just have to chime in with the "THIS IS NOT A GOOGLE PC" comments. They are correct, this is NOT a Google PC. It just so happens to run Google Apps on it. Quite obviously because Google makes the best web apps out there, and if I owned Everex, I would do the same. Smart move on Everex's half, dumb move on whoever put the GooglePC idea into people's heads. I just have to chime in with the “THIS IS NOT A GOOGLE PC” comments.

They are correct, this is NOT a Google PC.

It just so happens to run Google Apps on it. Quite obviously because Google makes the best web apps out there, and if I owned Everex, I would do the same.

Smart move on Everex’s half, dumb move on whoever put the GooglePC idea into people’s heads.

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1721262 Steve Ballmer Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:38:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1721262 THIS IS THE GOOGLE PC! All of this misinformation is astounding! Dvorak says it's the Google PC, who you gonna believe? The thing runs gOSh! http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com THIS IS THE GOOGLE PC!
All of this misinformation is astounding!
Dvorak says it’s the Google PC, who you gonna believe?
The thing runs gOSh!

http://fakestev...er.blogspot.com

]]> By: sunk818 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1720373 sunk818 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:04:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1720373 Even though the price may seem very low, you can actually buy a branded system for even less. Take for example, a Dell GX270 w/ Windows XP (refurbished) for $125: http://www.evertek.com/viewpart.asp?auto=35488 - Add a $75 17" flat LCD from Craigslist - http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sys/466523264.html - and you almost got yourself a complete system for $200. MY POINT: you can get better for less money and have not to shop at WalMart. Even though the price may seem very low, you can actually buy a branded system for even less. Take for example, a Dell GX270 w/ Windows XP (refurbished) for $125: http://www.ever....asp?auto=35488 – Add a $75 17″ flat LCD from Craigslist – http://sfbay.cr.../466523264.html – and you almost got yourself a complete system for $200. MY POINT: you can get better for less money and have not to shop at WalMart.

]]> By: Ben http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1720356 Ben Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:58:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1720356 Erick, this is unbelievably bad "journalism", and should be pulled immediately. Did Michael A actually approve this for publication? Holy cow! Erick, this is unbelievably bad “journalism”, and should be pulled immediately.

Did Michael A actually approve this for publication?

Holy cow!

]]> By: John http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1720219 John Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:48:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1720219 I really like gOS, i saw a video at http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=FjR6HY382JQ about it I really like gOS, i saw a video at http://it.youtu...h?v=FjR6HY382JQ about it

]]> By: Brian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1720193 Brian Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:30:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1720193 @9 Five years ago I would have agreed with you, but Linux has come along very, very nicely in the past few years. The latest release of Ubuntu 7.10 is proof that the Linux desktop is truly here. Ubuntu 7.10 is a wonderful OS that beats the pants off of Vista in terms of usability, security, and overall quality. Most hardware compatibility issues (including wireless cards) have been resolved and the interface is very polished and easy to use. Ubuntu also runs well on low-end hardware in contrast to Vista's very steep requirements. It is true that Linux does not have many native games, but gamers are a minority in the PC market. Most people just play free Flash games on the web and Flash is available for Linux. You should try it for yourself. Download the live CD linked at my post name and give Ubuntu a try. I'm using it right now to write this! @9
Five years ago I would have agreed with you, but Linux has come along very, very nicely in the past few years. The latest release of Ubuntu 7.10 is proof that the Linux desktop is truly here. Ubuntu 7.10 is a wonderful OS that beats the pants off of Vista in terms of usability, security, and overall quality. Most hardware compatibility issues (including wireless cards) have been resolved and the interface is very polished and easy to use. Ubuntu also runs well on low-end hardware in contrast to Vista’s very steep requirements. It is true that Linux does not have many native games, but gamers are a minority in the PC market. Most people just play free Flash games on the web and Flash is available for Linux. You should try it for yourself. Download the live CD linked at my post name and give Ubuntu a try. I’m using it right now to write this!

]]> By: Nathan Weinberg http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1720156 Nathan Weinberg Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:10:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1720156 Please correct this article! Information in the very first sentence is 100% verified inaccurate. Please correct this article! Information in the very first sentence is 100% verified inaccurate.

]]> By: Anatoly http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1720101 Anatoly Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:40:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1720101 In Soviet Russia, the PC googles you!! In Soviet Russia, the PC googles you!!

]]> By: adam http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/comment-page-1/#comment-1719944 adam Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:16:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/01/google-pc-at-wal-mart-for-200/#comment-1719944 I'm with everyone else... very misleading headline to be seen in my rss reader.... and the real story is - this PC that's being marketed as 'Green', is anything but. I’m with everyone else… very misleading headline to be seen in my rss reader…. and the real story is – this PC that’s being marketed as ‘Green’, is anything but.

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