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I think someone said in another thread that some users are not really clear on whether Google is a website, a browser, an OS or something else. The user that p

by bobds 16y ago

I think someone said in another thread that some users are not really clear on whether Google is a website, a browser, an OS or something else. The user that posted this question seems to prove that point.

wccrawford 16y ago
That's like being confused whether Pepsi is a soft drink or a company. The answer is: Yes, it is.
- shaddi 16y ago
  True, but in this case the asker doesn't know what a soft drink or company is to begin with.
- sp332 16y ago
  But is a rum & coke a soft drink or a hard drink? :-P
Timothee 16y ago
As an example, a video made by Google that illustrates that point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4MwTvtyrUQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4MwTvtyrUQ, focusing on the difference between a browser and a search engine.
kiba 16y ago
Humans are not automatic models maker. That being said, it would be interesting to see how beginners learn and explicate their models of how to use a computer.
patrickaljord 16y ago
> I think someone said in another thread that some users are not really clear on whether Google is a website, a browser, an OS It will soon be a reality with google.com, Google Chrome and Google Chrome OS.