Dell feels that Chrome OS is just another Linux for Netbooks

Erica Ogg | Jul 16, 2009

Though Dell didn't have much to say about Google's Chrome OS announced last week, the PC maker said in a blog post that it is indeed looking closely at it.

But for Dell--which was not listed as one of the PC makers working with Google--Chrome OS is just one of many Linux-based operating systems it is evaluating. "As with most new technology, Dell plans to evaluate the Chrome OS and other alternative operating environments, like we've done in the past," said Doug A., who wrote the post on Dell's Direct2Dell blog. He added that Dell has "a great relationship with Google".

But from that post, it appears Dell is far more interested in a different distribution of Linux, called Moblin. Doug writes:

Moblin is the next evolutionary step of the traditional Linux environment where focus on smaller devices and small screens is a requirement. It takes a different approach to its user experience from either Dell's current offering or Ubuntu Netbook Remix by further simplifying the self-directedness of the desktop - no user guide should be needed to learn how to use Moblin. Additionally, Moblin replaces some of the traditional Linux applications, such as media players, browsers, etc..., with equivalent versions that have been specifically optimized to align with this new design behavior/look and feel of Moblin.

Basically, Chrome falls in line with Dell has been working on. It sounds like they think it will be a good option for Dell Netbooks, but until Chrome is ready to ship on a product, Dell users are going to get Moblin Linux or Dell's own flavor of Ubuntu, which it already offers.

Via CNET Crave

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