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Chrome OS: a look at Google's almost-ready operating system
Looking through the gallery, you will notice that Chromium OS really is just a Chrome browser with a new Settings menu.There actually seem to be less features than when Lee last had a look -- gone is the Picasa integration, and Gmail lost its cool chat manager. The 'slideshow tab' is neat, though, and the 'docked' media player should be popular (you can't drag it away from the bottom of the screen, though).
This is the external, public version of the operating system though. There's every chance that the internal, commercial version -- Chrome OS -- might look different. Google has said on numerous occasions that the internal version is very similar, though, so the final version may really look just like this.
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Subscribe to commentschromestoryNov 3rd 2010 10:29AM
I've posted videos at chromestory.com and screenshots :D for those who interested
Sebastian and Lee are gurus though :P
Sebastian AnthonyNov 3rd 2010 10:43AM
Yeah, I've seen that 'beta version' screenshot. Notice how the version numbers don't align though -- it's 'cros 8'... while you can see in my build, we're up to '0.9.111'
I don't know. Perhaps the internal build really is different...
Daniel CawreyNov 3rd 2010 1:35PM
There will probably be some refinements in terms of UI, but as it is things are shaping up nicely.
BTW - how did you get such nice screenshots in the OS itself?
Sebastian AnthonyNov 3rd 2010 1:50PM
VMware!
Daniel CawreyNov 3rd 2010 2:39PM
Haha yeah I should have known that. You guys have a Linux machine to create an image then? I don't think you can make one in Windows...
Sebastian AnthonyNov 4th 2010 10:49AM
I run Ubuntu under VirtualBox, running on Windows 7 64-bit.
DudiliciusNov 3rd 2010 1:47PM
Looks like a toy... are people seriously considering this as an OS to use all day?
RenzaticNov 3rd 2010 2:51PM
It is if you're expecting it to be a full blown OS. Which it's not. It's supplemental, mainly designed to be a nice fit for netbooks/tablets, so people wanting access to the internet while they're out and about have a quick and easy way to do so.
itguy10Nov 5th 2010 11:49AM
No worse than the FUGLY mess that was XP.
Or the FUGLY hard on the eyes Windows 7.
Mike ZachaczewskiNov 3rd 2010 4:51PM
Agreed. This is a great supplement for people on the go with their netbooks/tablets.
Daniel NadeauNov 3rd 2010 5:24PM
Well, Chromium is supposed to be all open-source, non-Google related stuff.
I'm going to assume that the Google integration in the OS itself will only appear on Chrome OS, just like how Chromium doesn't integrate flash, but Chrome does (because Adobe has a deal with Google).
Well, at least I hope so.
jeremiah89Nov 3rd 2010 9:23PM
Awesome!
I want that download manager as part of the normal Chrome Browser.