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Google Releases Source To Chromium OS

Posted by timothy on from the it-dons-the-thick-skin dept.

Kelson writes "Google has released the source to what will eventually become Chrome OS, and will begin developing it as an open source project like Chromium. The OS differs from the usual computing model by (1) making all apps web apps (2) sandboxing everything and (3) removing anything unnecessary, to focus on speed." Reader Barence adds "Google said consumers won't be able to download the operating system — it will only be available on hardware that meets Google's specifications. Hard disks are banned, for instance, while Google said it will also specify factors such as screen sizes and display resolutions. Google said it plans to officially launch Chrome OS by the end of next year."

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  1. Re:Hmm.. by stillpixel · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    dumb terminals? You mean computers using Windows?

  2. Re:That's weird by TubeSteak · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The main thing I'm afraid of is that we're brewing a new Apple.

    That's kind of the point.
    "There's an app for that" is a much better marketing slogan that "apt-get install"

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  3. Re:Looks pretty shit by vivek7006 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Anus EEPEEECEEE did something similar few years back and we all know how well that went

  4. Re:Okay.... by david_thornley · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    what has Google ever done once to suggest to me that I shouldn't trust them?

    Incorporated.

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  5. Re:Looks pretty shit by vikstar · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It's Joe the Plumber, and yes, he does need endless streams and all that shit.

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