Comments on: New Google Desktop Is Compatible With Vista

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:10:26 +0000

What would be cool would be if they could make a Vista-specific version that taps into Vista's built-in search for the search component and taps into the sidebar for most of the sidebar stuff, making it more of an extension than a replacement.

That is an amazing idea and I agree with you 100% that is what they should do. Unfortunately they would probably view that as "throwing in the towel" because they are using Microsoft's search. I would probably install Google's sidebar if it was integrated with Vista's search.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:31:07 +0000

I got ya! Good idea!

By: MetaMan

MetaMan — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:02:49 +0000

What I was saying was that they could use the basic framework of the sidebar, and add compatibility for Google services, Google sidebar widgets, etc. This would make the software size smaller and possibly improve performance.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:57:29 +0000

The one good feature about the Google Sidebar is the ability to have instant access to your Google Services (calendar, gtalk, gmail, etc.)

I haven’t used Vista yet, but I’m assuming you don’t have access to your Google Services from their sidebar.

By: MetaMan

MetaMan — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:50:49 +0000

What would be cool would be if they could make a Vista-specific version that taps into Vista’s built-in search for the search component and taps into the sidebar for most of the sidebar stuff, making it more of an extension than a replacement.