"The Chrome OS"
Source : Wikipedia
Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google to work primarily with web applications. The user interface Very simple and easy to use and consists almost entirely of just the Google Chrome web browser.
Laptops running Chrome OS are known collectively as "Chromebooks" Google has encouraged developers to build not just conventional Web applications for Chrome OS, but Packaged applications using the company's Package App Platform. Packaged apps are modified Web applications written in HTML5, JavaScript, andCSS. They have the look and feel of traditional "native" applications and lack the address bar, tab strip and other elements typically associated with an application that runs on a browser.
| Programmed in | C, C++ |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Preinstalled on specific hardware (Chromebooks, Chromeboxes) |
| Update method | Rolling release |
| Package manager | Portage |
| Supported platforms | x86, 32-bit ARM (ARMv7) |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux)[1] |
| Default user interface | Graphical interface based on theGoogle Chrome browser |
| License | Google Chrome OS Terms of Service[2] |
| Official website | google.com/intl/en/chrome |
Laptops running Chrome OS are known collectively as "Chromebooks" Google has encouraged developers to build not just conventional Web applications for Chrome OS, but Packaged applications using the company's Package App Platform. Packaged apps are modified Web applications written in HTML5, JavaScript, andCSS. They have the look and feel of traditional "native" applications and lack the address bar, tab strip and other elements typically associated with an application that runs on a browser.
And while the Chromebook closely resembles an ultrabook for portability and quick startup times, these are a better solution for anyone on a budget. Since the hardware isn't as powerful as traditional laptops, you won't be using these for gaming. Chromebooks like the Samsung 550, Series 3 andAcer C7 work best if you are looking to take work with you, just browse the web or bring your movies and music with you using Google Play, just to name a few uses. When you don't have internet access, a Chromebook's features are severely limited, but more Chromebook apps are gaining offline functionality. The Chrome Web Store shows you which apps are offline-friendly by displaying a gray lightning bolt.
Truth Behind these Chromebooks - If you need a powerful laptop that can run specialized software, this is not for you. If you want to play games, this is not for you. If you want a big screen, this is not for you. If your school absolutely recommends a Mac or a PC, this is not for you.
Truth Behind these Chromebooks - If you need a powerful laptop that can run specialized software, this is not for you. If you want to play games, this is not for you. If you want a big screen, this is not for you. If your school absolutely recommends a Mac or a PC, this is not for you.
However, if you need a machine for surfing the internet, taking notes and writing papers, and you’re on a budget, this machine is absolutely worth a look.
Chrome OS is essentially just a web browser, it's also very limited, and many apps still require a pervasive Internet connection. And as critics have noted, you can simply run the Chrome web browser on a Windows laptop or netbook to get most of the benefits of this system plus all of the power and versatility of a real computer.
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