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Google Chrome Operating
System
Andy Lam
Just Google It!
What is Google Chrome OS?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QRO3g
Kj3qw&feature=player_embedded
Introducing the Chrome OS
Announcement: July 7, 2009
Target: Users who primarily utilizes the web
Platform: Netbooks
License: Open Source (As of Nov 19, 2009)
Called Chromium OS
Anticipated Release Date: Second half of
2010
Platform
Be featured on light portable netbooks
Google is working with hardware companies
Optimize hardware and software to
maximize operating speed
Key Features
Key Aspects: Speed, Simplicity, Security
Stores Information in the “Cloud”
Every application is a web application
Speed
Traditional OS
Boot Time
“Like a tv”
Demonstration: 7 Seconds
By Release Date: 2 Seconds
Solid State Drives (SSD) makes this
possible
Simplicity
Incorporates Google Chrome as user
interface (UI)
User does not have to worry about drivers or
software updates
Familiarity
Chrome Web Browser
Chrome OS