Google Releases Desktop Gadgets For Linux 172
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.'"
It's about time... (Score:5, Insightful)
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Re:Google gadgets? (Score:5, Insightful)
Seriously, whatever Google is actually making is not the point here. What is notable here is the fact that they are providing serious application development for the Linux platform. With so many "big name" companies somewhat ignoring the *nix platform, this is a good thing.
With that said, I don't know if you were trolling, but have you tried out Google Gadgets (for Windows presumably)? There is some great stuff there. RSS feed readers, weather, traffic reports, etc. Yes, I agree, none of it is terribly important, and you can always head to a website to get that information, but it's always nice to have that information right at your fingertips. And, just because you don't have a use for something doesn't mean other people don't need it.
Re:Google gadgets? (Score:4, Insightful)
How much spying on your data, surfing, searches, and miscellany does one need on your computer?
Oh, I forgot. Do no evil.
Mod me down, but it's true.
Re:Not feature complete (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:;o (Score:5, Insightful)
It really ought to take a little more to impress you.
Re:;o (Score:3, Insightful)
No. Not even remotely.
Re:;o (Score:2, Insightful)