GOOGLE CHROME (Operating System)

Browser + Operating System
Google announced  its new project – Google Chrome Operating System, an open source, lightweight OS for netbooks which is based on the Google Chrome web browser and the Linux kernel. The Chrome OS is being targeted at users who spend most of their time on the internet and is set to be released in the second half of 2010. This new project is separate from Android which was designed to work across a variety of devices from phones to set-top boxes to netbooks.

BOOT SCREEN OF CHROME OS

DESKTOP OF CHROME OS

features:

Lightweight – Allowing users to start up and go online within a few seconds.
Will run on both x86 as well as ARM chips with simple software architecture
Runs within a new windowing system on top of a Linux kernel.

Secure – Security architecture of the OS will be completely redesigned. Users need not worry about viruses and malware
And, its FREE!!!

Google’s idea of introducing a web based OS is a clever move that could very well turn the next page on cloud computing. But this is not a new idea as there are already operating systems optimized for the browser. For example, Good OS announced last year ‘Cloud’, which is similar  to Google Chrome OS in its functions. If Google develops a better user interface, it can be successful. Apart from the competition in the market, there are other issues which may affect this OS. Even the best networks have down time. Though Google Apps have a feature that allows users to work offline, it may not be sufficient for mission-critical, time sensitive applications. Also, the private data stored online are not secure enough. All the disadvantages of cloud computing must be nullified in order to make this a successful product.

Google Chrome OS may be a competitor for Windows but it can never replace all the PCs with Windows Desktop.

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