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Is Google Chrome OS coming?

July 10, 2009 08:33 PDT

Google has finally confirmed that it will be releasing an operating system - Google Chrome OS. Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Sundar Pichai posted an article at Official Google Blog to talk about Google Chrome OS:

Introducing the Google Chrome OS

Source: Google Blog

It's been an exciting nine months since we launched the Google Chrome browser. Already, over 30 million people use it regularly. We designed Google Chrome 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. However, the operating systems that browsers run on were designed in an era where there was no web. So today, we're announcing a new project that's a natural extension of Google Chrome — the Google Chrome Operating System. It's our attempt to re-think what operating systems should be.

Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Later this year we will open-source its code, and netbooks running Google Chrome OS will be available for consumers in the second half of 2010. Because we're already talking to partners about the project, and we'll soon be working with the open source community, we wanted to share our vision now so everyone understands what we are trying to achieve.

Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. We're designing the OS to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds. The user interface is minimal to stay out of your way, and most of the user experience takes place on the web. And as we did for the Google Chrome browser, we are going back to the basics and completely redesigning the underlying security architecture of the OS so that users don't have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates. It should just work.

Intel Is Working With Google on Chrome OS

Source: PCWorld.com

"We work with Google on a variety of projects, including elements of this one. We've been privy to the project for some time," said Nick Jacobs, Asia-Pacific spokesman for Intel. He declined to elaborate on the extent of their relationship.

Intel has also been seeking more support for its drive to put microprocessors into smaller devices, led by its Atom microprocessor, the most popular netbook processor. Google said Chrome will launch first in netbooks, in the second half of next year.

Other resource about Google Chrome OS

  • Wikipedia: operating system - An operating system (commonly abbreviated to either OS or O/S) is an interface between hardware and user; an OS is responsible for the management and coordination of activities and the sharing of the resources of the computer.
  • 10 things to know about Google Chrome OS - What exactly is Chrome OS? When will we able to use Chrome OS?
  • Google Chrome OS FAQ - Is Google Chrome OS free? What companies is Google working with to support Google Chrome OS? I'm a developer – how can I work with you?


#1  posted on July 10, 2009 09:26 PDT
make it sooner

#2  posted on January 08, 2010 05:42 PST
will there be any security risks?
how can i get a beta version?
why has google blocked some websites relating to some downloading sites?

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