Google's Internal Collision Course: Chrome vs. Android

[Sabre]

Tech Dirt

Of course, this raised all sorts of questions about the fact that both strategies are on a clear collision course, and it's not obvious that Google has any plan on what to do about it. This shouldn't be a surprise. Two years ago, when Google first announced the Chrome-as-operating system strategy, our very first reaction was that it was going to lead to conflict with Android. And that was clearly on display at the event. Asking folks from either team about this odd split would lead to mumbling and dancing around the question. It seems clear that the two teams don't have much, if any, collaboration going on, and both are charting their own courses that seem to be starting to encroach on each other's territory. That's most obvious with Google TV. While the product has been slow to catch on, the original version was focused on Chrome, but it sounds like Android is now taking over.

Pretty good read. I'm on this for sure.

[Mr Kleen]

Google is like the Government: if they really had their together I'd be a lot more afraid of them.

[Sabre]

It's the cost of growing I think... they use to be nimble, now they are getting a little over weight and are fighting battles on every front.

[HappyIdiot]

On the same lines, Google offers $20/month Netbook for students.

According to Forbes, Google will announce a $20-a-month package for students that includes both the hardware and internet access, in what "is almost certainly a precursor to an enterprise offering."

That is going to get really interesting over the next year, assuming this takes off. I'm waiting for them to announce a server line up next.

[Sabre]

^^^ Wow, that is very cool.