BumpTop acquired by Google, no longer available - Hardware & Software

[url]http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/02/bumptop-acquired-by-google/[/url] [QUOTE=http://www.engadget.com/][img]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/05/05-02-10bumptopgo.jpg[/img] Leaving us so soon? BumpTop, the OS overlay specialist that gave Windows 7 touchscreen PCs a great reason to exist back in early 2009, seems to be pulling the plug on its one and only claim to fame. In a somewhat terse update posted to the site, the company -- which just outed a Mac version of their software in January -- has been acquired by Google, which means that BumpTop (for both Windows and Mac) will "no longer be available for sale." This plug pulling also means that no future updates are planned, but if you're not shaken by such a thought, the app can still be downloaded for the next week free of charge. As for BumpTop Pro users? End-of-life support will be provided for you all, but there's no guarantee that won't change as the wind blows. We're definitely curious to see what Google has in store for BumpTop -- ChromeOS and Android could get real crazy, real fast.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=http://bumptop.com/]An important BumpTop announcement Dear BumpTop fans, More than three years ago, we set out to completely change the way people use their desktops. We're very grateful for all your support over that time - not just financially but also through all the encouraging messages from people who found BumpTop inspiring, useful, and just downright fun. Today, we have a big announcement to make: we're excited to announce that we've been acquired by Google! This means that BumpTop (for both Windows and Mac) will no longer be available for sale. Additionally, no updates to the products are planned. For the next week, we're keeping BumpTop Free available for download at bumptop.com/download to give BumpTop fans one last chance to grab a copy. Existing BumpTop Pro users should visit bumptop.com/pro for more information. Thanks again for all your support over the years. Despite our change in strategy, we remain as passionate as ever about helping shape the future of computing! Sincerely, The Bumps[/QUOTE] [b]What is BumpTop?[/b] [QUOTE=Wikipedia]BumpTop is a desktop environment, designed to enhance traditional computer desktop functionality by more closely supporting the normal behavior of a real-world desk. It is aimed at stylus interaction, making it more suitable for tablet PCs and palmtops.[/QUOTE] [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/BumpTopPiles.jpg[/img] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BumpTop]More Info...[/url]

What do you think google is going to do with it?

So what does this program do exactly?

[QUOTE=sbradford26;21699498]What do you think google is going to do with it?[/QUOTE] spam it with advertisements.

Your avatar fits in how I am right now.

[QUOTE=Engadget]We're definitely curious to see what Google has in store for BumpTop -- ChromeOS and Android could get real crazy, real fast.[/QUOTE] ^ This

[QUOTE=mobrockers;21699517]So what does this program do exactly?[/QUOTE] Oh hey, I'm not the only one who came in here expecting some brief description of what this actually is.

It makes your desktop 3-D in essence. [IMG]http://static.arstechnica.com/assets/2009/04/BumpTopMessy-thumb-640xauto-4369.jpg[/IMG]

Added "What is BumpTop" to the OP

And nothing of value was lost.

first youtube, now this?

[QUOTE=Eight Bit;21700256]And nothing of value was lost.[/QUOTE] It isn't really that something was lost we are wondering why google bought it.

Anybody care to give me some insight to how much resource this uses? It looks pretty fantastic but will it have any effect on my performance?

[QUOTE=Tools;21699804]Oh hey, I'm not the only one who came in here expecting some brief description of what this actually is.[/QUOTE] Go where the money is :smug:

I used to have bumptop. Was a good program but my laptop runs it so bad and it does not suport 2 monitors on my big pc (atleast it did not when i used it).

FUCK THOSE SELLOUT ASSHOLES AND THEIR GODDAMN MONEY! Google now = shit.

To me BumpTop is just a gimmick that clutters your screen :sigh:

[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;21712343] Google now = shit.[/QUOTE]Just like all of your desktop posts. Also, Google isn't shit, I to am interested to see what they will do now.

[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;21712343]FUCK THOSE SELLOUT ASSHOLES AND THEIR GODDAMN MONEY! Google now = shit.[/QUOTE] :bandwagon:

[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;21712591]Just like all of your desktop posts. Also, Google isn't shit, I to am interested to see what they will do now.[/QUOTE] I'm just tired of huge companies buying out little ones. Corel bought-out Jasc Software, and now Paintshop Pro sucks ass beyond version 9.

[QUOTE=Eight Bit;21700256]And nothing of value was lost.[/QUOTE] BumpTop, adding real mess to your virtual desktop.

[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;21712622]I'm just tired of huge companies buying out little ones. Corel bought-out Jasc Software, and now Paintshop Pro sucks ass beyond version 9.[/QUOTE] I wonder how Mint's going right now

[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;21712343]FUCK THOSE SELLOUT ASSHOLES AND THEIR GODDAMN MONEY! Google now = shit.[/QUOTE] This probably means that google is gone make a "Google Dekstop". And Probably be free like most of the google software. Difference between Google and bumbtop is that Google has money to pump in to this project

[QUOTE=sbradford26;21699498]What do you think google is going to do with it?[/QUOTE] Probably something android-related.

This is a interesting development.

Next up: "Your mom acquired by Google, no longer your mom"

[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;21712343]FUCK THOSE SELLOUT ASSHOLES AND THEIR GODDAMN MONEY! Google now = shit.[/QUOTE] You're a fucking idiot.

I actually got their beta but I never got it to work. Shame, feel like trying it again.

[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;21712343]FUCK THOSE SELLOUT ASSHOLES AND THEIR GODDAMN MONEY! Google now = shit.[/QUOTE] [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Wikip-facepalm.jpg[/img] Guess Google should just let technology die with time and lack of financing instead of buying them up and improving them and making them free for the public. Makes a lot more sense!

I used BumpTop when it was in closed Beta, it was pretty shitty back then. Then a while ago I tried it again, it had gotten way better. I'm really curious as to what Google's going to do with it.