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If Chromebooks can't be used to develop Android apps, then Google developers aren't using Chromebooks. Eating your own dogfood is important.

by cwyers 12y ago

timdiggerm 12y ago
Only if you're making food intended to be usable by foodmakers? This is like expecting a father of 5 to only use a motorcycle because he works at a motorcycle factory.
- cwyers 12y ago
  Except Google is selling Chromebooks at car dealerships and calling them cars.
  - vertex-four 12y ago
    What adverts are you looking at? All the Chromebook marketing stuff I can find is pretty clear that they're about browsing the web and not much more.
    - cwyers 12y ago
      From Google's official Chrome page[1]: "Introducing the Chromebook Pixel A laptop that brings together the best in hardware, software, and design." "HP Chromebook 11. Made with Google. Everything you need in one laptop. For $279." "A new type of computer designed to help you get things done faster and easier." One click from there is the features page[2]: "Meet Chromebook A new type of computer with everything built-in. For everyone. Starting at $199." "Gets everyday things done Your favorite apps are built-in and one click away. Find thousands more in the Chrome Web Store." "Meet the family Chromebooks are fast, easy to use, and great for everyone in your life who could use a computer." Laptop. Computer. Everything built in. Thousands of apps in the Chrome Web Store. "For everyone in your life who could use a computer." Google is absolutely, positively claiming these are computers for everyone. 1) https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/index.html https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/index.html 2) https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/features/ https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/features/
benjamincburns 12y ago
Developing Android apps isn't an intended use case of the Chromebook. As such, Chrome OS devs can still "eat their own dogfood" without developing Android apps on a Chromebook. I work for a navigation company. We deploy navigation software on 3rd party, purpose built hardware following model analagous to Chrome OS and the "Chromebook" moniker. Even though I use our devices in my car, would you say that I'm not "eating my own dog food" because I'm not writing software on the device in my car?
- Flenser 12y ago
  only if the device in your car is supposed to be usable as a general purpose computer

If Chromebooks can't be used to develop Android apps, then Google developers aren't using Chromebooks. Eating your own dogfood is important.

by cwyers 12y ago

If Chromebooks can't be used to develop Android apps, then Google developers aren't using Chromebooks. Eating your own dogfood is important.

timdiggerm 12y ago

Only if you're making food intended to be usable by foodmakers? This is like expecting a father of 5 to only use a motorcycle because he works at a motorcycle factory.

cwyers 12y ago
Except Google is selling Chromebooks at car dealerships and calling them cars.
- vertex-four 12y ago
  What adverts are you looking at? All the Chromebook marketing stuff I can find is pretty clear that they're about browsing the web and not much more.
  - cwyers 12y ago
    From Google's official Chrome page[1]: "Introducing the Chromebook Pixel A laptop that brings together the best in hardware, software, and design." "HP Chromebook 11. Made with Google. Everything you need in one laptop. For $279." "A new type of computer designed to help you get things done faster and easier." One click from there is the features page[2]: "Meet Chromebook A new type of computer with everything built-in. For everyone. Starting at $199." "Gets everyday things done Your favorite apps are built-in and one click away. Find thousands more in the Chrome Web Store." "Meet the family Chromebooks are fast, easy to use, and great for everyone in your life who could use a computer." Laptop. Computer. Everything built in. Thousands of apps in the Chrome Web Store. "For everyone in your life who could use a computer." Google is absolutely, positively claiming these are computers for everyone. 1) https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/index.html https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/index.html 2) https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/features/ https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/features/

benjamincburns 12y ago

Developing Android apps isn't an intended use case of the Chromebook. As such, Chrome OS devs can still "eat their own dogfood" without developing Android apps on a Chromebook. I work for a navigation company. We deploy navigation software on 3rd party, purpose built hardware following model analagous to Chrome OS and the "Chromebook" moniker. Even though I use our devices in my car, would you say that I'm not "eating my own dog food" because I'm not writing software on the device in my car?

Flenser 12y ago
only if the device in your car is supposed to be usable as a general purpose computer