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Google Confirms Using Ubuntu Linux, Won't Say Why -- Google -
informationweek.com - 12/8/2008
Google Confirms Using Ubuntu Linux, Won't Say Why -- Google -
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Google Inc. on Tuesday confirmed that it is using Ubuntu desktop Linux technology internally, but remained tightlipped about its purpose. The Register, a U.K.-based technology news site, reported Tuesday that the Mountain View, Calif., search engine was developing its own Linux distribution ...
internetnews.com - 12/6/2008
News for Developers of Internet and Corporate Applications
— internetnews.com — Does Google Have a Secret OS? By Andy Patrizio December 4, 2008 Net Applications caused a bit... of a stir this week with a report that showed Microsoft's operating system share had dipped below 90 percent. This played very well where anti-Microsoft ... (more) News for Developers of Internet and Corporate Applications

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Google working on a new mystery OS?
boygeniusreport.com - 12/8/2008
Google working on a new mystery OS?
— boygeniusreport.com — After dropping a pretty big bomb recently with news that Microsoft’s OS market share has dropped below... 90% for the first time in 15 years, Net Applications is at it again. The well known market research firm is now causing a wave of ... (more) Google working on a new mystery OS?

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news.cnet.com - 12/8/2008
Ubuntu founder doubts 'Goobunto' product | News Blog - CNET News
— news.cnet.com — Google very likely is using the Ubuntu version of Linux internally, but Ubuntu project founder Mark Shuttleworth... said this week he doubts the Internet search giant plans to turn it into a product. "As far as I'm aware there is absolutely no truth to ... (more) Ubuntu founder doubts 'Goobunto' product | News Blog - ...

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OStatic blogs:  Operating System Grist for the Google Rumor Mill

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Operating System Grist for the Google Rumor Mill
OStatic blogs — ... The Android idea has gotten the most buzz, of course. I am not sure I think it's the most likely scenario. There have been rumblings of an open source Google desktop for years (2006 brought reports of Google using Ubuntu for "unknown" reasons and a bit of confusion from ...

Operating System Grist for the Google Rumor Mill [OStatic]
GigaOM Network — ... The Android idea has gotten the most buzz, of course. I am not sure I think it's the most likely scenario. There have been rumblings of an open source Google desktop for years (2006 brought reports of Google using Ubuntu for "unknown" reasons and a bit of confusion from ...

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