Google Chrome OS coming 'late fall'

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 02 Jun 2010 1:54 User comments (8)

When Google first introduced their upcoming Chrome OS last November, the company was very quiet on a timetable for the OS' release.

Today, a top exec at the company has tentatively named the "late fall" as the release window for the highly-anticipated operating system.

The OS will initially be designed to work on laptops and netbooks, says Sundar Pichai, Google's head of the Chrome project: "We will be selective on how we come to market because we want to deliver a great user experience. We're thinking on both the hardware and software levels."

Google is looking to take on Microsoft who controls 90 percent of the PC market with their Windows operating systems. After the announcement, Microsoft struck back saying Google's open-source operating system would fail as software developers would have to create different versions of their applications for all the different brands of Chrome OS.

Pichai says that it simply not true: "Chrome OS is one of the few future operating systems for which there are already millions of applications that work. You don't need to redesign Gmail for it to work on Chrome. Facebook does not need to write a new app for Chrome."

Most, if not all software run in the Chrome OS will be in the cloud.

<Qualcomm shipping dual-CPU Snapdragon chips >AT&T offers new data plans for iPhone, iPad, smartphones

8 user comments

12.6.2010 19:58

Jake_C

Send private message to this user

Member

Did they just refer to websites as apps?
Sorry but why would facebook have to be make an app for it to work on the chromeOS shouldn't it just work like it does in a web brower?
Then again isn't chrome just based on a web brower, with a few extra things added on?

I don't see the point of the chromeOS why no just make android work on laptops/netbooks, its already on so much else.

22.6.2010 20:50

lissenup2

Inactive

Google's arrogance is astounding. They believe that anything they make or touch turns to gold..........forgetting that Midas' touch was a curse due to the inability to touch even those he loved.

This OS will fail heinously. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot schlong.

33.6.2010 03:59

TBandit

Send private message to this user

Member

Sounds interesting can't wait to try it out.

43.6.2010 04:59

KillerBug

Send private message to this user

AfterDawn Addict

The problem is that Google made a app-based OS for smart phones and it took off like a rocket...now they think people want a phone OS on their PC...and while I do not want this, I am not convinced that they are wrong...the general public might want an overgrown android rather than a windows PC. In fact, I think that about 95% of the world's computer users would be happier with an overgrown android than with windows.

Just think...it would be like OSX in it's reliability and ease of use, but it would be open, fast, and secure! Oh, and it would be free, allowing device makers to charge less for devices.

53.6.2010 09:53

Xplorer4

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Originally posted by Jake_C:
Did they just refer to websites as apps?
Sorry but why would facebook have to be make an app for it to work on the chromeOS shouldn't it just work like it does in a web brower?

I think they are more or less referring to android apps. Iphone users have a myspace mobile app, and so does Android users. I think what there getting at is that myspace mobile for android, as just one example, would not have to be rewritten to be function on chrome. Same goes for the rest of the android apps.

63.6.2010 18:23

Josipher

Send private message to this user

Member

Originally posted by KillerBug:
The problem is that Google made a app-based OS for smart phones and it took off like a rocket...now they think people want a phone OS on their PC...and while I do not want this, I am not convinced that they are wrong...the general public might want an overgrown android rather than a windows PC. In fact, I think that about 95% of the world's computer users would be happier with an overgrown android than with windows.

Just think...it would be like OSX in it's reliability and ease of use, but it would be open, fast, and secure! Oh, and it would be free, allowing device makers to charge less for devices.

another one of those rare occations we agree my friend.
one word could pretty much sum the ChrOS (cool name enit? ): Netbooks.with all due respect to old reliable XP and new Win7 both arent sufficient in offering what a netbook is truly all about-speed mobility reliability and most importantly, networking.
this OS seems to be the perfect solution,hopefully google can deliver same way they did with Chrome browser

75.6.2010 11:58

lissenup2

Inactive

Originally posted by KillerBug:
The problem is that Google made a app-based OS for smart phones and it took off like a rocket...now they think people want a phone OS on their PC...and while I do not want this, I am not convinced that they are wrong...the general public might want an overgrown android rather than a windows PC. In fact, I think that about 95% of the world's computer users would be happier with an overgrown android than with windows.

Just think...it would be like OSX in it's reliability and ease of use, but it would be open, fast, and secure! Oh, and it would be free, allowing device makers to charge less for devices.

Except people keep jumping on the 'ragging on Windows just because it's Windows' bandwagon. Windows is cosemtically similar to OSX in respect to it's "handful of goodies" and all the fun little extras as opposed to a stripped down OS like this Google crap will be.

Everyone should just realise and admit they like Windows and above all else.......recognize that Windows 7 is virtually flawless. From experience since it's RTM last August, I had one tiny and annoying little problem due to an update and a month later that was resolved with another update. I have had no crashes, no problems, no hiccups and no slowness what-so-ever in the past 6 months. OSX is not more stable than Windows anymore.

812.6.2010 13:19

wazzat

Send private message to this user

Junior Member

lissenup2-You must have a pristine Wins7 installation. I installed home premium in hopes it would run smooth and trouble free on this computer and if I liked it my other computers. It bites. Between it and AMD's tv tuners. No Outlook Express included with Wins7. Surprise. Still includes Internet Explorer. 7 freezes, locks up and lots of software isn't compatible. Bought Panda AV 2010 because it was supposed to work. Had a GOOD 2009 install. Took 3 weeks for Customer service to fix it. Haven't tried the latest Ubuntu or Mint because last Fall's didn't impress me. Windows 7 is not much better in my opinion and I won't be installing it on my other computers anytime soon. Will give Chrome a try.

Comments have been disabled for this article.

	YouTube Premium starts showing ads to subscribers (13 Nov 2024 3:09) For years, YouTube Premium has been marketed as a way to enjoy an ad-free YouTube experience. But apparently, that is no longer the case, as Premium subscribers are now starting to see ads on the platform. 1 user comment
	Android 16 will launch sooner than expected (01 Nov 2024 6:45) Google announced that upcoming Android 16 will break the traditional once-a-year cycle of major Android launches. Next Android is poised to launch in Q2 of 2025, so Android 16 should ship before end of June, 2025.
	Winamp ends its "open source" project that wasn't really open source (20 Oct 2024 11:12) Less than a month after the legendary MP3 player Winamp made its source code public, the company has made a sudden U-turn and removed its code from distribution. 2 user comments
	Winamp released its source code - but didn't go open source (25 Sep 2024 12:38) The source code of Winamp has now been officially released. However, it hasn't become a pure open-source project, as its licensing terms prohibit the creation of new, different versions.
	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens (25 Aug 2024 8:30) When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments

	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips Having problems with Wi-Fi speed and stability at home? Here are some tips to follow to alleviate the issues. 1 user comment
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment
	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments

Google Chrome OS coming 'late fall'

8 user comments

Latest news

Reviews

Guides

News archive

Subscribe

Sections:

Follow us:

	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
	Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product. 1 user comment
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.