Google Chrome OS
Google Chrome OS
Google Chrome OS
Sangeeta Rana
INTRODUCTION
Chrome notebooks are built and optimized for the web,
where you already spend most of your computing time.
So you get a faster, simpler and more secure experience
without all the headaches of ordinary computers.
Company / developer Google Inc.
Programmed in C C++
OS family Unix-like
Working state Source code released as Chromium OS
Latest stable release 0.11.257.44 (Beta) / April 14, 2011;
Latest unstable release 0.12.397.0 (Dev) / April 14, 2011
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux) Default
User Interface Graphical interface based on the Google Chrome Browser
Official website google.com/chromeos/
Technically:
Cloud computing is a model for
enabling convenient, on-demand network access
to a shared pool of configurable computing
resources that can be rapidly provisioned and
released with minimal management effort or
service provider interaction.
Chrome OS
Architecture
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Design Goals
User Interface
Minimal screen space by combining applications and standard
web pages into a single tab strip
Secondary tasks would be handled with "panels“: windows
that dock to the bottom of the screen
Hardware Support
intended for secondary devices like netbooks
not as a user's primary PC
will run on hardware incorporating an x86 or ARM-based processor.
Google Chrome OS consumes one-sixtieth as much drive space as Windows 7.
Design Goals (Contd…)
Printing
Google Cloud Print: Help any application on any device to print on any printer.
the cloud service would entail installing a piece of software, called a proxy, as part of
Chrome OS.
The proxy would register the printer with the service, manage the print jobs, provide the
printer driver functionality, and give status alerts for each job.
Design Goals (Contd…)
Link Handling
Unresolved design problem: how Web applications handle specific link types.
i.e.Which website or Web application should be invoked when a particular file type is
clicked (eg. .doc,.jpeg,etc).
• Security
auto-updating and sandbox features that will reduce malware exposure
initial boot code, stored in read-only memory, checks for system compromises
physical switch under the battery compartment that actuates a developer mode.
•Constant connectivity
Because a Chrome notebook without the Internet isn't all that useful, its easy for you to stay online using Wi-Fi or 3G from
the Verizon Wireless Network (U.S. only).
To make sure that you get the latest features and security fixes, your Chrome notebook automatically updates whenever it
detects that a new system version is available.
•Built-in security
Our security features help prevent malware or viruses from accessing your data. If a webpage misbehaves, it won't bring
down your other tabs or break your notebook.
The Notebook got the name "Cr-48" from the isotope of chromium metal.
Specifications
Processor :
Processor make: IntelCPU
speed: 1.66 GHz
32 KB L1 cache | 512 KB L2 cache
Networking :
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n
Mobile broadband (3G):
Memory and storage :
System RAM: 2 GB
Hard drive(s): 16 GB (total)
Input :
Keyboard: 74 keys
Pointing device: Track pad (Multi-touch)
Size and weight :
Dimensions: 0.9 inches (h) | 11.8 inches (w) | 8.6 inches (d)
Weight: 3.8 pounds i.e. 1.7 Kg
Benefits
Everything is on the cloud
Very fast boot
Price of CR-48 notebook
Software updates no CR-48
Portability of CR-48
Extension to Google accounts
Android on Google CR-48 notebook
Security in CR-48
Experience of the Internet.
Sharing Content with CR-48
Drawbacks
No Desktop
Less applications
Media Playback
Very less local storage
No pre-installed office application
No Games
Long term costs
No programming
No hardcore use
Its all Google
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