Google Releases Desktop Gadgets For Linux

mstrom writes "Google announced it has ported its Google Desktop Gadgets platform to Linux, making it the first cross-platform [desktop] gadgets framework. In a sign that Google is fully embracing the open source model, it admits the product is not feature-complete and has opened up the code base hosted on Google Code 'to give everyone a chance to tinker with the code powering the gadgets.' According to Google: "Gadget support is not just a single feature, but rather an entire platform for miniature applications.'"

Re:Google gadgets?

[Anonymous Coward]

42 I guess

Re:Google gadgets?

[jsnipy]

Think bigger. Gadgets can be more than just the typical fare that you download. Imagine all those pointless reports with executive gauges ... they can now be gadgets!

Re:Google gadgets?

[Yetihehe]

It was aimed at "funny". I didn't try it because I don't typically use windows (only at work). I've tried some weather reports, but none have yet worked form me (Poland, small city) and it is impossible to find traffic information here (Poland, small city), not that it would be really useful (Poland, small city). Otherwise, I agree with you.

Re:Google gadgets?

[somersault]

speak its name with reference

Oh almighty Google [google.com], we salute you!

Re:Gagdets, Widgets, etc.

[Sporkinum]

Nothing like having an alarm clock that draws several hundred watts of power.

Re:Google gadgets?

[Rob_Bryerton]

If they correct grammar and spelling, the answer is "more than you're currently using."

Re:Gagdets, Widgets, etc.

[cashman73]

Oh, please! If I see Weatherbug on one more PC, I think I'm gonna go postal,... ;-)

Re:Google gadgets?

[Anonymous Coward]

no no, he meant "reference"...

as in "Oh &google, we salute you!" /sb

Re:;o

[mhall119]

They should use Windows, because nobody likes a toilet that runs all day.

Re:Konfabulator?

[databyss]

mac isn't a platform, it's a religion.

Re:Google gadgets?

[somersault]

If a joke is flying, but no-one is in to hear it, what sound does it make?

*whoooooooooosh!

:)