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gOS 2.0 Launching Soon

Jan 07

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gOS, the operating system (OS) built on top of Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) uses lightweight Enlightenment E17 window manager allows web software to run inside your browser on the desktop. It was first appeared as a pre-installed OS on the Everex Green gPC TC2502 with VIA C7-D processor sold for $199.00 at Wal-Mart. This allows you to save work online and access it from anywhere anytime.

The web software includes Google Mail, Google News, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Docs, Google Products, Meebo, YouTube, Blogger, Facebook, Wikipedia, Box.net and Faqly. Not forgetting the desktop software. They includes OpenOffice, Rhythmbox, xine, GnomeBaker, Gimp, Firefox, Thunderbird, Pidgin and Skype allows you to create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations, connect to your iPods, play and burn mp3s, CDs, DVDs and even make real phone calls. The most important feature is free updates for life! gOS improvements are free and sent to your computer directly over the Internet.

I have downloaded the gOS version 1.0.1 via HTTP and you can also download a copy via BitTorrent. There is a copy of gOS virtual appliance available from VMware. I am looking forward to the next release of gOS version 2.0 codenamed “Rocket” that will be released at 2008 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) on 7 January 2008 in Las Vegas.

gOS 2.0 will features Google Gears which provides online/offline synchronization technology that allows users to use JavaScript APIs to create their own online applications that will maintain some functionality even when you’re not connected to the Internet. Dedicated applications dedicated shortcuts like Google Reader, Google Talk, Google Finance, and Google search are integrated into the desktop.

gOS 2.0 also features a new browser-based web camera application called gBooth. Ezonics is a perfect source to look for gPC peripherals for gCam which is designed to be a compatible web camera for gBooth.

Source: gOS