Google phases out Windows

傳谷歌秘密封殺Windows

Google is phasing out use of Microsoft's ubiquitous Windows operating system for fear it is more vulnerable to attacks by hackers and more susceptible to computer viruses, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. Its new staffers are reportedly given the option of using Apple's Mac computers or PCs running the Linux operating system. Those wanting to stay on Windows need approval from "senior levels", one employee revealed. It was also an effort to run the company on Google's own products, including its forthcoming Chrome OS, which will compete with Windows, certain employees said.

據英國《金融時報》1日報道，谷歌正在逐步停用微軟應用極為普遍的Windows操作系統，原因是擔心其更容易受到黑客攻擊和電腦病毒侵擾。谷歌的新員工可選用蘋果公司的Mac或運行Linux操作系統的PC。某員工透露，若想使用Windows，必須得到公司"高層人士"的批準。也有員工稱，這一舉措還旨在讓谷歌靠自有產品運營，包括使用即將推出的、將與Windows競爭的Chrome操作系統。

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