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 Programmed in OS family Working state Latest stable release Google Inc. C C++ Unix-like Source code released as Chromium OS 0.11.257.44 (Beta) / April 14, 2011;

Latest unstable release

Kernel type User Interface Official website

0.12.397.0 (Dev) / April 14, 2011

Monolithic (Linux) Default Graphical interface based on the Google Chrome Browser google.com/chromeos/

Google Chrome OS is basically a cloud operating system.

CLOUD COMPUTING
Computing as a utility rather than a product
Refers to the provision of computational resources on demand via a computer network. User computer may contain almost no data or software. Users dont log on the server, but the service 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
User Interface

Chrome Web Browser

Google Gears: Gmail Google Calendar Google Reader Google Docs Picasa
Web Server System Application User Application

Database

Google.com

Internet

Libraries

Window Manager Media Framework

Web Kit Graphics Libraries

Linux Kernel Hardware

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)

Remote Application Access

A technology unofficially called "Chromoting Resemble Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Running an application via Terminal Services or by first connecting to a host machine: Remoting

Linux shell access

Crosh: The Chrome Shell :A Bash-like shell with minimal functionality

In developers mode a full featured shell can be opened

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). auto-updating and sandbox features that will reduce malware exposure

Security

initial boot code, stored in read-only memory, checks for system compromises
physical switch under the battery compartment that actuates a developer mode.

Integrated Media player

To play back MP3s, view JPEGs, and handle other multimedia files while OFFLINE.

Features

The Cr-48 NoteBook

Fast start-up and performance
Start your notebook and get to the Internet in about 10 seconds. Once you sign in on your Chrome notebook, you're instantly on the web.

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.

Everything is stored online

Since everything is done online, you'll always have access to your data, no matter what computer you're using. All your bookmarks, apps, extensions, and web settings can be saved to your Google Account, using the sync feature.

Access to the Chrome Web Store

The store features a wide range of apps, extensions, and themes for the browser. Many web applications are capable of functionality that you expect from traditional desktop software on an ordinary computer.

Logic Behind the name Cr-48

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 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n Mobile broadband (3G): System RAM: 2 GB Hard drive(s): 16 GB (total)

Networking :

Memory and storage :

Input :

Keyboard: 74 keys
Pointing device: Track pad (Multi-touch) Dimensions: 0.9 inches (h) | 11.8 inches (w) | 8.6 inches (d) Weight: 3.8 pounds i.e. 1.7 Kg

Size and weight :

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

The Pilot Program

Its something similar to the beta programs. Most beta programs deal with software, Googles Pilot Program is for both hardware and software. Users can register for it and if selected, the user will be allowed to take home the Google Chrome CR-48 notebook for free and test it for some time. The users can test the speed and the ease of use of both the hardware and the software of Chrome CR-48 notebook and provide feedback.