This week Google has launched an operating system based on open source called Chrome. This OS will soon be visited on the market next 2010 holiday season.
Unfortunately, Chrome the OS will only run on hardware which is no collaboration with Google. Of course, a suitable device is a netbook.
“Perhaps a suitable device is a netbook, which has a SSD, WiFi connectivity, and full size keyboard,” said Sundar Pichai, Google’s Vice President for product management, as quoted from PC World.
Furthermore, Pichai disclose profits using Chrome 5 OS:
1. Fast Booting
Pichai said that Chrome the OS just like a TV when turned on. Not have a break a long boot time, because it has no local applications that limit the space for hardware.
2. Security Problems
OS is integrated with Chrome browser. Thus, the proper browser, this OS will automatically update the security system by default. This was compounded by the physical data storage in storage is now designed minimalist. Because all data can be stored online.
3. Supports X86 and ARM Architecture
Google promised to apply both X86 architecture, ARM and code-code Other popular netbook.
4. Menu Applications
A new web applications can now be found in the application menu in Chrome permanently this OS. This will help users to find a new application directly online. In addition to the application menu enables users also benefit the developer.
5. Along with Microsoft Office
Although Microsoft with its Windows are their rivals, but the Chrome OS run was also supports office documents. Chorme OS at launch, Pichai also demonstrate that Chrome can open a document via Microsoft office live. Microsoft Office Live is a free web application for users of Windows Live.
When a user opens a document berekstensi. Xls, Chorme OS will directly open Excel via Microsoft Office Live online.