Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 3rd Nov 2007 23:56 UTC, submitted by rx182
"Earlier this week Everex launched the gPC TC2502, which is a sub-USD 200 PC sold at a major US retailer, but what makes this unique is that it runs the gOS. The gOS (GreenOS) is designed to be a conceptual Google Operating System that is based upon Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon. Though this is not the conventional GNOME desktop environment but an Enlightenment E17 desktop is used that is heavily modified and reflects a green Google theme. The gOS provides easy access to Google services such as YouTube, Google Product Search, Google Calendar, and Google Maps. Also a click away are other web services such as Wikipedia and Facebook. This isn't a pure Internet desktop but Xine, Skype, OpenOffice.org, and other applications are available for this Linux LiveCD. We've been trying the gOS out for a while and it's a rather nice slim desktop Linux distribution that would be perfect for Internet cafes and other public places." More screenshots.
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This has reminded me of every single alternative desktop we've ever seen since the JavaStations and Network Computer. They're just clueless as to how to put together an all encompassing desktop. Putting together a loosely integrated desktop full of separate components, and then trying to sell it to a 'niche' market, is just not going to fly.
People have been telling us for years that there are niche markets where these alternative desktops can go. What happened? PCs got cheaper, and people continued to use Windows.