Google OS: Chrome-Plated Linux or Microsoft 2.0?
by Jean-Louis Gassée Here’s what I think its taking place: Microsoft executives and Board members are no dummies: they know Cloud Computing threatens the Windows + Office + Exchange gold mine, the biggest in our industry’s history. They know the future is Office + Exchange running in dual-mode. From the Cloud when a Net connection is available; locally when the Cloud is out of reach. Everything synched back when the connection is restored. Imagine Outlook in Cache Mode, just with a brow