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That definition is gradually encompassing more and more 'work users.' There are a lot of jobs were the corporate 'killer apps' are web apps, even in the "knowle
by netcan 13y ago
That definition is gradually encompassing more and more 'work users.' There are a lot of jobs were the corporate 'killer apps' are web apps, even in the "knowledge worker" space.
For these, a remaining reason to buy windows is "what if I need x." WIndows does everything chromes does, plus some other stuff so its alway going to win that argument. Office online is another step to making that argument moot.
I'm not sure that Google is actively targeting workplaces with chrome, but I wouldn't be surprised to some workplace shift.
ATM, I think there are a lot of users that use 80% web, 10% native apps with decent web based alternatives and 10% irreplaceable native. Since IT departments know what's installed on machines, they'll know for sure if/when a switch is possible.