gOS

[tech9]

gOS ROCKS!!!

http://www.thinkgos.com/

[Sorivenul]

Many threads on this here.

I tend to disagree. All of their releases have been slow, buggy, and seemed bloated, at least for my tastes. Then again, I only use Google for searching and Gmail, so a collection of Google applications isn't really for me. "Green"OS or not, it will never have a place on my hardware.

[tech9]

Many threads on this here.

I tend to disagree. All of their releases have been slow, buggy, and seemed bloated, at least for my tastes. Then again, I only use Google for searching and Gmail, so a collection of Google applications isn't really for me. "Green"OS or not, it will never have a place on my hardware.


to each, his own

[notwen]

For what it is(a web 2.0 os) it serves it purpose quite well for those that find it useful. The OS in general is still quite new and from version to version they're constantly making changes. It's a nice little OS and is just another blend of Linux that I'm sure will eventually get it's own little following of users. =]

[exploder]

Love it or hate it, gOS definitely has some very original ideas. gOS will run on some pretty low end hardware and it's usable. If the Developer's could get it to update without breaking it would be one of the better operating systems for low spec machines. I don't run gOS on my pc but I have to admire the ideas they come up with.

[cardinals_fan]

Love it or hate it, gOS definitely has some very original ideas. gOS will run on some pretty low end hardware and it's usable. If the Developer's could get it to update without breaking it would be one of the better operating systems for low spec machines. I don't run gOS on my pc but I have to admire the ideas they come up with.
The original gOS had original ideas (namely lightweight E17 with web apps). Since then, it's just been another uninspired Ubuntu variant with a bloated GNOME config.

[Sorivenul]

gOS will run on some pretty low end hardware and it's usable.

I'd beg to differ with this. It can hardly run on a not quite two-year old machine with a 1.73GHz processor and 1GB RAM, and doesn't perform much better on a 9-month old machine with a 2GHz processor and 2GB RAM.

As has been said, "To each, his/her own."

[WaeV]

I'm not certain, but I thought it said something about "proprietary application framework."

[markharding557]

sorry gos=crap

[tech9]

sorry gos=crap

Do you know that gOS is based off of Ubuntu 8.04...

so, you are saying Ubuntu=crap

I would make sure you read up on different distros before you trash them.

[Sorivenul]

Do you know that gOS is based off of Ubuntu 8.10...
Ubuntu-based or not, the gOS additions are buggy and poorly incorporated.

[pointyblue]

I agree with tech9, gOS could become a very good distro if the developers keep it up.

I especially like the fact that Wine, Skype and Picasa are installed by default. Google Earth could be included as well to make the OS seem even more familiar to MS Windows users.

Another very neat feature is the collection of icons at the bottom of the desktop. I don't know if it's some kind of toolbar but the way the icons are enlarged when the mouse pointer is near is so cool. Do any of you know what this feature is and if it's possible to anable it in Ubuntu?

[tech9]

I agree with tech9, gOS could become a very good distro if the developers keep it up.

I especially like the fact that Wine, Skype and Picasa are installed by default. Google Earth could be included as well to make the OS seem even more familiar to MS Windows users.

Another very neat feature is the collection of icons at the bottom of the desktop. I don't know if it's some kind of toolbar but the way the icons are enlarged when the mouse pointer is near is so cool. Do any of you know what this feature is and if it's possible to anable it in Ubuntu?

Hi pointy,

Yes, the bar is called "wbar" It's not in the Ubuntu repos though.

You can download the .deb package here (http://code.google.com/p/wbar/downloads/list)

you can then install it with gDebi, or browse to the package inside gnome-terminal and execute the following code.

sudo dpkg -i wbar_1.3.3_i386.deb

Take Care,

T9

[tech9]

Ubuntu-based or not, the gOS additions are buggy and poorly incorporated.

not fact, just your bias opinion.

gOS works fine if you know how to use it.

give me some examples of why you call it "buggy"

[pointyblue]

Hi pointy,

Yes, the bar is called "wbar" It's not in the Ubuntu repos though.

You can download the .deb package here (http://code.google.com/p/wbar/downloads/list)

you can then install it with gDebi, or browse to the package inside gnome-terminal and execute the following code.

sudo dpkg -i wbar_1.3.3_i386.deb

Take Care,

T9

Thanks. :)

[Sorivenul]

give me some examples of why you call it "buggy"
Since my opinion is "biased", my "bugs" and issues are probably trivial to most users, but show to me inconsistent effort on the part of the gOS developers.

The "bugs" have also varied across the releases as I've tested gOS, but following is what I remember:

wbar sometimes disappearing after reboot.
inconsistent icon sizes and font sizes throughout the system.
ethernet lost connection frequently (no personal issue on Ubuntu).
wireless never worked by default, and a custom kernel had to be compiled.
synaptic touchpad was not properly detected until version 3.
not a bug, but both the e17 and GNOME setups have felt bloated, which in a system originally featured on the Cloudbook and gPC, one would think it should be a bit more easy on the resources.


Mileage may vary, and users should not simply take my "biased" opinion. If others wish to use gOS, that's fine, as this world is about choice. My choice is not to use gOS.

[mentallaxative]

gOS is like a bad Ubuntu clone nowadays with some Google apps stapled on. So much potential, not enough in execution. :( Just another 'biased opinion' here, but did we really need to point that out? ;)

[tech9]

Since my opinion is "biased", my "bugs" and issues are probably trivial to most users, but show to me inconsistent effort on the part of the gOS developers.

The "bugs" have also varied across the releases as I've tested gOS, but following is what I remember:

wbar sometimes disappearing after reboot.
inconsistent icon sizes and font sizes throughout the system.
ethernet lost connection frequently (no personal issue on Ubuntu).
wireless never worked by default, and a custom kernel had to be compiled.
synaptic touchpad was not properly detected until version 3.
not a bug, but both the e17 and GNOME setups have felt bloated, which in a system originally featured on the Cloudbook and gPC, one would think it should be a bit more easy on the resources.


Mileage may vary, and users should not simply take my "biased" opinion. If others wish to use gOS, that's fine, as this world is about choice. My choice is not to use gOS.

Hi Sorivenul,

Sorry to see that you haven't had much luck with this OS. Did you try the latest release of gOS? I am also wondering if some of your problems could have been hardware related. I haven't experienced the problems you listed.

Thanks for providing some examples,

T9

[tech9]

Thanks. :)

your welocme pointyblue :smile:

[Sorivenul]

Hi Sorivenul,

Sorry to see that you haven't had much luck with this OS. Did you try the latest release of gOS? I am also wondering if some of your problems could have been hardware related. I haven't experienced the problems you listed.

Thanks for providing some examples,

T9
T9,

It's fine.

I have tried the latest gOS, and while the problems are fewer, some still remain for me, enough that I'll keep my current systems around.

I have fairly common hardware on my testing laptop (a Sony VAIO VGN-FS980, with Intel graphics, ethernet, and wireless), and my testing desktop (HP Pavillion a6600z, standard ethernet, NVIDIA graphics).

In general, though, gOS, just isn't for me. I'm not trying to turn people away from what may be a fine product. It fills a niche, which is important, however my needs don't fall into that same niche.

I am looking forward to examining gOS Cloud someday.

[jason.b.c]

Do you know that gOS is based off of Ubuntu 8.04...

so, you are saying Ubuntu=crap

I would make sure you read up on different distros before you trash them.

yes i agree - Ubuntu = crap ... gOS = crap

[WaeV]

If I took Ubuntu and remastered it with Gnome, KDE, and XFCE, as well as 3 additional office suites, it would be crap.

Quality is somewhat independent of what it's based on.

[tech9]

yes i agree - Ubuntu = crap ... gOS = crap

and if you are currently using Ubuntu - you are being a hypocrite.

What r u even doing in this forum?

[tech9]

If I took Ubuntu and remastered it with Gnome, KDE, and XFCE, as well as 3 additional office suites, it would be crap.

Quality is somewhat independent of what it's based on.

nonsense!

[tech9]

I am looking forward to examining gOS Cloud someday.

I am looking forward to the next release too :)

[cardinals_fan]

and if you are currently using Ubuntu - you are being a hypocrite.

What r u even doing in this forum?
You don't have to use Ubuntu to be part of this forum. I haven't used Ubuntu for quite some time, but I still appreciate this community.

[Izek]

You don't have to use Ubuntu to be part of this forum. I haven't used Ubuntu for quite some time, but I still appreciate this community.

Exactly. For a time, I didn't use ubuntu, and I still liked the community. I sometimes even helped out.

Though, I use Ubuntu 8.04 right now.

[tech9]

You don't have to use Ubuntu to be part of this forum. I haven't used Ubuntu for quite some time, but I still appreciate this community.

I can respect that. I just do not like when newbies trash ubuntu with having little or no knowledge of this fine OS.

[cardinals_fan]

I can respect that. I just do not like when newbies trash ubuntu with having little or no knowledge of this fine OS.
As I see it, they have the right to trash whatever they like. Fortunately, you have the right to ignore them :D

[tech9]

As I see it, they have the right to trash whatever they like. Fortunately, you have the right to ignore them :D


and ignore them..... I WILL! :wink: