Chrome OS - When pull is better than push

<i>Even if a user knows that you can’t put a ‘person’ into a folder containing ‘places’, the operating system doesn’t – it’s just data</i><p>I think there is a major innovation to be had here. currently tagging is just used to make searching for files you've saved easier. i envision a system where the software knows how certain tags interact (and learns new ways via usage) and suggests connections for you. think of the netflix algorithm, but working to suggest ways to automatically organize your data on your desktop.

Google OS is not about allowing people to do things they couldn't do before on the web, it's about removing friction from getting online. Google has many other initiatives to make a better Web - like NaCl. Semantic web is obviously not on their priority list, maybe because they are evil, but more likely because they don't think that vision could work.

Article Summary: Not much is known about Chrome OS, speculation follows with criticism of Chrome OS being the wrong tactic despite not knowing what Google's angle is with Chrome OS yet.

Summary: Instead of making the first web operating system, Google should have made the idealized semantic web.

Innovation is welcome in any front.<p>If they decide to design an electric roadster, I'll support them even if Tesla complains with a barrage of payperpost.<p>Kudos to Google.