Google + Ubuntu = gOS
Posted in How To, Linux, Reviews | By AhTim @ January 4th, 2008
What is gOS ?
Have you already request an Ubuntu Free CDs for yourself? I have review it on my previous post, and hope you too evaluate it and pass the CDs around. gOs is the new Linux-based platform that is currently becoming well-known because of it is designed specifically to run Google apps like GMail, Google Maps and many more on Ubuntu.
Why use gOS?
gOS is very suitable for normal home and internet users because it is well equiped with integrated daily use web softwares and desktop softwares. The web softwares that integrated inside such as Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Docs, Youtube, Facebook, Wikipedia and etc. Also there are desktop softwares like Open Office 2.3, Rhythmbox, Xine player, Gimp, Firefox, Pidgin, Skype, and etc. Further more, its Enlightenment theme and widget like feature the sidebar make it more user friendly. So basically, all basic and daily use softwares that you need are integrated into gOS and you do not scrath head to find and install extra applications.
I highly recommend gOS to Linux beginner. If you are a native windows user, do not affraid to try out the Linux OS. With gOS, I believe you will familiar with the features within days and love to use it as it is Free! (Yeah, I like Free things 
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How to use gOS?
To use gOS, download gOS ISO file and burn it to a CD. It is a live CD which means you could boot from the gOS CD and use the OS directly without install on your computer. All standard devices should be detect and install automatically.
My two cents
I have downloaded gOS ISO file, it is 695MB. Anyway, I still have no time to install on my computer to test the OS performance. Running it by using virtual box is much more easier One special feature that I found on gOS is it allow up to 12×12 virtual desktop which I think is more than enough for a normal user. We can run multiple tasks on different virtual desktop without mess up our desktop.
I am not so sure why they choose the OS name as gOS? Is it refer to “Google OS” or “Good OS” ? I prefer it means Good OS! What do you think gOS means? Have you try to install gOS on your computer?
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January 4th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
“g” = green.
January 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
@Jim: You are right. Walmart is selling green pc at $200.
January 5th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I have been a fan of Ubuntu as a Linux distribution for ages. It is simply the best Linux to use for Windows users to switch to and ease their way into the Linux world. It is cheap, but certainly not nasty, and there is a wide support base.
The other alternative that is more expensive is to get a Mac. Personally I run a Mac, however my old PC has Ubuntu installed. It is though constantly powered down awaiting some inspiration to use it once more. Perhaps when I move to a new house and get a study/test lab once more.
January 7th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Green PC by Good OS selling at Wal-Mart
April 14th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
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