Video and screenshots: A quick preview of Google Chrome OS (Chromium OS)

Posted by Andrew.

Google released Chromium OS open source project on Nov 19, 2009. The code of Chromium OS is free, accessible to anyone and open for contributions, it's a lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. According to Google, Chrome OS, will be about web apps, not desktop apps - in other words, the entire user experience will take place within the browser.

Chrome OS Web applications with the functionality of desktop applications

1. Enhanced functionality through HTML 5: offline modes, background processing, notifications, and more.

2. Better access points and discovery: On Chromium-based browsers, Google have addressed the access point issue by allowing applications to install shortcuts on your desktop.

3. Tab bar: While the tab bar is sufficient to access existing tabs, it's creating a new primary access point that provides a list of frequently used applications and tools.

Video: Chrome OS user interface

Below video is giving an overview of the Chrome OS user interface:

Screenshots: Chrome OS user interface

Chrome OS Screenshot: The application menu

Expanding the application menu, includes Google Search and links to other web applications such as Lala, Gmail, Calendar:

Chrome OS Screenshot: The Chrome Browser

Chrome OS Screenshot: Google docs

Chrome OS Screenshot: The contact and chat Window

The contact and char windows remain always on top, you can directly drag a person from contact window to current chat window

Chrome OS screenshot: Switch windows

Other resource about the Video, Screenshots and Chrome OS

• Download YouTube Videos in Google Chrome - A useful Google Chrome Bookmarklet
• It is for real! Google released Chromium OS open source project
• Google lists HP, Acer, Asus and Lenove among Chrome OS partners
• Is Google Chrome OS coming?
• Official Google Chrome Blog: Chrome OS FAQ
• Introducing the Google Chrome OS - Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks.
• Chromium OS User Experience - The motivations, assumptions, and directions behind Chromium OS's user interface design
• Take screenshots by ACA Capture Pro - Windows screen capture software

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