GooOS, the Google Operating System

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of a potential Google Operating System (GooOS) and its implications, particularly in relation to Google's services like Gmail. Participants explore various aspects including pronunciation, technical foundations, features, privacy concerns, and advertising models.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question how to pronounce "GooOS," suggesting options like "Goose" or "Go^os."
  • There is speculation that Google may use Linux as the base for GooOS, given their existing infrastructure.
  • Participants discuss the significance of Gmail, debating whether its appeal lies in being free or in the 1GB storage offered.
  • Concerns are raised about Gmail's ad-based model, with some suggesting that it implies email content is read by programs, leading to privacy issues.
  • One participant expresses a desire for POP3 access in Gmail, questioning the potential costs associated with it.
  • Another participant argues that allowing POP3 could negatively impact Google's ad revenue.
  • There is a suggestion that adding ads to emails would not bother some users, while others express discomfort with the idea of emails not being permanently deleted upon user request.
  • Participants also inquire about the effectiveness of Gmail's spam protection.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of curiosity and concern regarding Gmail's features and privacy implications, with no consensus reached on the desirability of ads or the handling of deleted emails.

Contextual Notes

Discussions about the implications of ad models and privacy concerns are based on assumptions about Google's practices, which remain unresolved.

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So how exactly do pronouce it? Goose? Go^os?

I bet they'll use linux as the base of this new operating system since their whole site already runs on it.
 
Hey.. So what's the big deal about Googles new GMail? That it is free? Or is it the 1000 MB storage?
 
It is free and 1GB, but there are ads based on the context of your emails. I'm sure there is going to be a daily upload or download cap of some sort though.
 
Man, I like the sound of this. I think when it opens, I will use it, and make that my new perm email.

I read a thing that says they may offer pop3 access.. You think they will? Is there a huge cost involved in that?
 
If they allowed pop3, then their ad revenue would go down the drain.
 
Ahh.. Good point.

I have to say, I really wouldn't mind if they added their little ad-words ads to the bottom of my e-mail, like under a line:

-----------------

It wouldn't bother me.
 
aychamo said:
Ahh.. Good point.

I have to say, I really wouldn't mind if they added their little ad-words ads to the bottom of my e-mail, like under a line:

-----------------

It wouldn't bother me.
Yeah, but I could easily write a one line program that truncates the end of my email from google.
 
aychamo said:
Hey.. So what's the big deal about Googles new GMail?

well, adds based on your emails implies thay read them. Of course oficially no human reads you mails only specialized programs, but can you be sure of that? it also does not delete your emails from the database when you hit delete. all which can be serious privacy concerns ...
 
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Hmm. I don't like the idea of it not deleting it when you hit delete. But,, if you have nothing to hide .. :)
 
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Also, what do you think about it's spam protection>
 

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