What is Google Chrome OS?
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Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system based on the Google Chrome browser that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. It has been designed for people who live on the web: searching for information, checking email, catching up on the news, shopping or just staying in touch with friends.
The open source code for Google Chrome OS Beta is also now available as Chromium OS from www.chromium.org, so you can compile your own copy, and there is already a ready-to-use version built specifically for USB drives called "ChromiumOS Zero" (1Gb USB drive) and "ChromiumOS Flow" (2Gb USB drive).
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Google Chrome OS or Ubuntu Linux?
Which is the better operating system for netbooks?
Google Chrome OS
Ubuntu Linux
Kenken99 says:
Although I would love to use Google chrome OS, I would still use Ubuntu, because it would be frusturating not to have a desktop.
Blog Posts about Google Chrome OS
- Chrome OS Update Adds Traditional Desktop Feel
- By Ian Paul, PCWorld May 30, 2012 10:16 AM Google's Chrome OS may be all about the Web, but the latest version of the search giant's operating system adds a traditional desktop look to Chromebooks including features familiar to any PC user.
- Google Chrome OS: 10 Major Issues Blocking Its Large-Scale Adoption
- NEWS ANALYSIS: Google's Chrome OS has yet to strongly establish itself with significant share of the OS market since it was officially launched a year ago. And Google finds ways to overcome the obstacles standing in the way, there is little prospect ...
- Google Updates Chrome PC With Quicker Specs, Revamped OS
- Google's Chrome operating system has been updated and the company has released and two new hardware options from Samsung that run the web-based OS, but is it worth the effort? Samsung's Chromebook Series 5 550 looks the same as the Chromebook Series 5 ...
- Samsung Hardware Tucks Chrome Into New Niche
- By Rachelle Dragani Samsung has come through with a new round of hardware built to run Google's Chrome OS. The Series 5 550 is a notebook, while the Chromebox is a small desktop device. The units offer prices that undercut many offerings using more ...
News about Google Chrome OS
- Chrome OS Update Adds Traditional Desktop Feel
- By Ian Paul, PCWorld May 30, 2012 10:16 AM Google's Chrome OS may be all about the Web, but the latest version of the search giant's operating system adds a traditional desktop look to Chromebooks including features familiar to any PC user.
- Google Chrome OS: 10 Major Issues Blocking Its Large-Scale Adoption
- NEWS ANALYSIS: Google's Chrome OS has yet to strongly establish itself with significant share of the OS market since it was officially launched a year ago. And Google finds ways to overcome the obstacles standing in the way, there is little prospect ...
- Google Updates Chrome PC With Quicker Specs, Revamped OS
- Google's Chrome operating system has been updated and the company has released and two new hardware options from Samsung that run the web-based OS, but is it worth the effort? Samsung's Chromebook Series 5 550 looks the same as the Chromebook Series 5 ...
- Samsung Hardware Tucks Chrome Into New Niche
- By Rachelle Dragani Samsung has come through with a new round of hardware built to run Google's Chrome OS. The Series 5 550 is a notebook, while the Chromebox is a small desktop device. The units offer prices that undercut many offerings using more ...
Your comments are welcomed
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Leopold-Blatt
Dec 19, 2011 @ 3:59 pm | delete
- I have been using Chrome for quite some time and it is excellent.
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RichardMillner
Oct 4, 2011 @ 9:21 am | delete
- Great site and good information.
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KarenTBTEN
Feb 3, 2010 @ 8:39 pm | delete
- My little netbook is running XP and doing wonderfully with it. It runs a couple programs that aren't available online: Audacity, Gimp. If someone used their netbook only for online use, i could see how there might be advantages to Chrome OS. I do like the Chrome browser.
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