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I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s only supported for use on new PCs that are specifically certified to work with it Isn't it supposed to built on a Linux kernel?
by donaq 17y ago
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s only supported for use on new PCs that are specifically certified to work with it
Isn't it supposed to built on a Linux kernel? In that case, I think it will potentially run on a rather wide range of hardware.
- allenbrunson 17y agoThat's assuming that google would be going the "just another linux distro" route. Personally, I don't think they will. My guess is the fact that they've chosen linux to be the kernel of their OS is purely an implementation detail that they intend to hide from most users. I think they will want to make an OS that's as easy to use as a browser, which means severely limiting the types of hardware it can run on.
- davidw 17y agoSure they'll hide it. However, Linux has pretty good hardware support, and it will get better with Google's backing.
- shadytrees 17y agoAs Gruber pointed out, it could be like OS X: built on BSD, runs only Apple's hardware, plus your PC hardware if you have massive quantities of time on your hands.
- spudlyo 17y agoOne weekend is all it took me. It's not as hard you think.