Application Development: LABS GALLERY: Chrome OS Developer Edition Looks and Feels Just Like Chrome Browser

 
 
By Jim Rapoza  |  Posted 2009-12-03 Email Print this article Print
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Google recently released a developer version of its much-talked-about Chrome OS. While this is an extremely bare-bones release, even for a developer version, it does provide an interesting look into an operating system that assumes nearly everything will take place on the Web and in a browser. This release includes a couple of unique Chrome OS features, such as an Applications screen, but, for the most part, the user experience is identical to using the Chrome Web browser.
 
 
 
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LABS GALLERY: Chrome OS Developer Edition Looks and Feels Just Like Chrome Browser

Google recently released a developer version of its much-talked-about Chrome OS. While this is an extremely bare-bones release, even for a developer version, it does provide an interesting look into an operating system that assumes nearly everything will take place on the Web and in a browser. This release includes a couple of unique Chrome OS features, such as an Applications screen, but, for the most part, the user experience is identical to using the Chrome Web browser.
LABS GALLERY: Chrome OS Developer Edition Looks and Feels Just Like Chrome Browser
 
 
 
 
 
Jim Rapoza, Chief Technology Analyst, eWEEK.For nearly fifteen years, Jim Rapoza has evaluated products and technologies in almost every technology category for eWEEK. Mr Rapoza's current technology focus is on all categories of emerging information technology though he continues to focus on core technology areas that include: content management systems, portal applications, Web publishing tools and security. Mr. Rapoza has coordinated several evaluations at enterprise organizations, including USA Today and The Prudential, to measure the capability of products and services under real-world conditions and against real-world criteria. Jim Rapoza's award-winning weekly column, Tech Directions, delves into all areas of technologies and the challenges of managing and deploying technology today.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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