Google's Chrome OS just a week away from launch?
By Darren Murph 
posted November 13th 2009 8:27AM
posted November 13th 2009 8:27AM
We'd heard last month that this month was the month that Google would finally launch its highly-anticipated Chrome OS, and now we've got a "reliable source" over at TechCrunch asserting that the software is gearing up for launch "within a week." Granted, we can't ever be too certain when it comes to a rumor such as this, but if the system really does hit the wilds, we probably won't see it available for every machine on the face of the planet. The presumed Alpha build will likely only support a select few products that Google engineers have had a chance to specifically work with -- possibly something such as an Eee PC netbook, which has generally the same specifications regardless of design or model number. Either way, we'd go ahead and prepare ourselves for something new before the end of November -- but don't let it spoil your holidays should things get pushed back a bit, okay?
There are guides to triple boot OS X, Windows, and Ubuntu on macs so pretty sure this is possible too.
if you already have an os, there isn't much point: the big idea is that this is an open, web-based platfrom. you can run chrome os software on any platform in any browser. and as loocas intimates, it's a pain in the ass to put 3 partitions on a macbook: bootcamp expects two partitions, no more.
@berto2cj If you get a respone to this, let me know. I am also researching this. Thank you.
um, what about that whole thing about google being automatically granted the right to use all intellectual property that passes through chrome? even if thats been changed , i dont see how i could ever trust a company that even tried to slip that past potential customers...
nobody here has any opinion on this? or am i just completely misinformed?
will it be free?
Well i say good.. I love Microsoft, but its about time we were able to have choices on not only PC Brands, but good quality, GENERAL CONSUMER orientated OS's.. :)
How is this a "choice"?! o_O
Seriously though, before you downrank me to oblivion. How can an absolute newcomer, possibly based on tons of ad-ware, based off of a Linux kernel, with absolutely no support from 3rd party developers, this become even an "option"? I don't get it. What's so bad or wrong about Windows or MacOS X, that already have a huge userbase with tons of developers and applications available off-the-shelf?
I am only interested if they get linux terminal server project (LTSP) running with it.
I'm setting up ubuntu on LTSP now, but I would love to see google go in this direction to make deployment of its OS a breeze.
They should use a different name; it's not an OS in practicality. Ubuntu is and it's free and Better;)
What? no gigantic pastry or something on the lawn of the Google campus signalling the release is close? Ok, I know that's only for their mobile OS updates, but come on, can't we get the world's largest pizza or something? This is very disappointing...
Look at the disclaimer at the bottom:
Chrome OS is not related to Google. Service provided by SUSE Studio. See the license.
Looks good. But what's this all about?
http://sites.google.com/site/chromeoslinux/download
I think thats the user made version that is made to look like a possible chrome os.
Look at the disclaimer at the bottom:
Chrome OS is not related to Google. Service provided by SUSE Studio.See the license.
So the shell is just a browser? Like no one ever thought of doing that before. I guess it would be good for a kiosk application or something.
Since Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are such big hits, do you think anybody will even bother with Google OS (besides the die-hards)?
:matt
http://socipia.com
That's what people probably asked on other Google products:
Since Yahoo! is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Google?
Since Outlook is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Gmail?
Since Word is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Google Docs?
It's just the nature of the industry...
Since Netscape is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Internet Explorer?
Since Internet Explorer is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Firefox?
Since Lotus 1-2-3 is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Excel?
Since Lotus 1-2-3 is such a big hit, do you think anybody will even bother with Excel?
I can easily see Chrome OS becoming a major player in the netbook market, then expanding into other computing realms. I suspect that it might be easier for a lot of people than Windows. Many people, especially older users, don't honestly do much on their computers aside from check email, surf the web, and write the occasional letter. Or in other words: Gmail, Chrome, and Google Docs.
Hmm... I wonder if I can get my mom set up this way.
Add in the idea of netbooks being released without Windows and they could end up another $20 cheaper...
I think some people will be surprised.
- Clint
http://clintzehner.com
just how much information do we want google to have - and how will they use it
Crunchpad
Yeah cause all we need is another OS argument.. And Chrome browser is nice, very nice. And its very fast. But im still with firefox. Firefox is perfect. The only thing I like on Chrome that firfox lacks is the "paste and go " in the address bar. Good work on that one google!
I'm pulling for Google to do something revolutionary. Sure, a easy-to-use and efficient Google OS would rock netbooks, but that'd be just half the fun :)
I cannot wait for Chrome OS , but I hope Google gives compact discs for free or the option of downloading an ISO image.