Arnold Knows Something
I have worked for Stephen Arnold and I can tell you that he
knows something about what he says.
If he says Google is working on a computing platform, my guess
is that Google is working on a computing platform.
And, though I hadn't heard it until now, if he says they are
working on a processor to go with their OS, then they are at
that, as well.
I have e-mailed Stephen asking if he'd care to comment at this
time. If I get any tidbits, I'll gladly send them on via the
blogosphere.
... And, before I finished typing this blog, as if on a cloud,
from my keyboard to his ears and back. Here NOW are Stephen's
comments, with his blessings:
"When anyone buys an Appliance, that Appliance contains an OS.
The Mini is vanilla Linux. The GB-1001, GB-5005, GB-8008 contain
less vanilla Linux and more GOS. When Version 5 of the Appliance
ships, the GB-5005 and GB-8008 will support more advanced GOS
features.
I have heard that the GB-5005 and GB-8008 will "recognize" a new
Appliance plugged into the licensee's network. Version 5 will
support clustering.
So... a Google OS. Well, it is here. With each upgrade to the
Appliances, the devices become more capable in supporting other
Applications. If Google introduces a Google "Office" to compete
with Microsoft Office, that application could run on a Google
Appliance.
Will you buy a GOS at CompUSA? Nope. Will there be more
applications that blur the line between the Google service and
the GOS? Absolutely.
Steve" - Stephen E. Arnold.
Check out www.infonortics.com for Arnold's awesome book on
Google. Check www.arnoldit.com/sitemap.html for more Googlicious
reading.
And, enjoy!
Thanks, Steve.