The computer may not need an operating system

In the future, computer users may not know what operating systems or application software is, because everything can be done on open source browsers.

At the conference of 4,000 developers of Google took place on May 27, Eric Schmidt, Google executive director, made a daring prediction about future technology, in which, internet and submission Web browsing will replace the computer's operating system. 'It is time for us to seize the opportunity to create unprecedented astonishment , ' Schmidt said, closing the speech, 'provoking' Google developers.

The germination of 'overthrow' the operating system

Over time, many trends in internet exploitation and the expansion of browser capabilities are signs of support for the view Schmidt made. For example, some websites allow users to edit images, create effects . from simple categories like Picnik, FotoFlexer, TiltShiftMaker to browsers with 'equally powerful' as popular application software is including Photoshop Express, Splashup .

In addition, online office applications such as Google Docs, Zoho or ThinkFree can be included. These online applications provide users with minimal tools for simple office work such as text editing, presentation editing, spreadsheets, email checking, scheduling, etc.

Eric Schmidt predicts the future of the operating system.

Another seed predicts the departure of the operating system lies in the development of smart phones and compact handheld devices. The new generation of handsets is responsible for meeting the needs of users to complete their work in all working conditions. This encourages technology developers to try to separate applications from digital devices, users will not have to install any program or software.

Meanwhile, the phone or computer only acts as a terminal. Operation and ordering and operation are performed by the user on the handheld device, while re-processing is performed on the provider's server. For 'people of the job', it's easy for them to be able to track work with the only device that can do the job, anywhere, is to access the internet and surf the web. The idea of ​​using a web browser as a proxy for application software or in short, the browser operating system is likely to come from here.

In the future, users can work anywhere with just one computer and web browser.

In addition, the trend of data processing and online sharing also adds a glimmer of hope for the future Schmidt mentioned. In the same internet environment, browsers help users edit new photos, and then share these images with their friends through photo sites like Flickr, Photobucket or social networks like FaceBook, MySpace are just a html code or a short link .

As for young music enthusiasts, it is comfortable not to consider how much music player is available, because all music works are stored 'in a far place', work What they have to do is search and reward through browsers that lead to websites like youtube.com, imeem.com .

Significant barriers

In the vision of technology developers, it seems that everything is ready. With the exception of Internet Explorer (IE), Microsoft, the other big names of browsers such as Opera, Firefox, Sarafi and Chrome have all prepared for the process of pulling applications out of their personal computers to move on. web background.

Technology experts say that only 10 to 15 years, when the internet speed is significantly improved, Schmidt's forecast will come true. 'Microsoft should shudder to be both' good ', maybe Window 7 will be the last operating system' . are the ideas that IT people are excited about on virtual forums.

Depending on the browser operating system, "off the network" by switching off?

However, this future faces many difficulties. The technology community and users are concerned that Google, who holds the hypertext markup language (HTML5) platform of the browser operating system, will emerge as a new Microsoft 'boss'. Zeta Eltoro. "Many users have tried to" brainwash "their friends about how slow it is to use the IE browser, but still can't stop the popularity of the browser," Cnet said . It's all because Microsoft has a monopoly. That may be the negative side of the future browser operating system. '

Moreover, the concern depends too much on the internet that makes users wonder. Tradade, a social network member Linkhay commented: 'Dependently on the web is something I don't want at all' . Indeed, 'disconnecting from the network' could mean a shutdown. In addition, it is not a job that a user wants to manipulate with a computer or a handheld device or needs or wants to access the internet.

Therefore, nearly 4,000 developers who have just joined the Google conference not only have a headache in perfecting new ideas, but also face the 'fruit and fruit' of millions of users.