Install Google Chrome OS
// November 23rd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Free Software, General, Google, Howto, Technology
In a nutshell, Google Chrome OS is a glorified web browser that will support applications that reside not on the machine itself, but on remote servers accessible via the World Wide Web. So essentially, the browser is the operating system. For this reason, Chrome OS is a lightweight system that will initially be targeted at netbooks, as netbooks are known to have low-end specifications.
Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects going into the Google Chrome OS project and one of the most interesting things to note is the speed at which you can turn your computer on and be browsing the web, a mere 7 seconds. Compare that to the traditional 45+ seconds and you can see why Chrome OS might well make a huge impact. One other thing to think about: Will viruses affect Chrome OS, since supposedly nothing is stored on the computer? I suppose only time will tell.
And while there’s still another year to go until Chrome OS is actually released. Google has made the code open source, which means that people can go download and compile the source to see what it’s really all about.
Want to give Chrome OS a try?
Then follow these steps:
- Install the latest version of VirtualBox
- Start VirtualBox and click on “New” button. This will start a wizard that will help you create a new VM in VirtualBox.
- Name your VM “Chrome OS” and select “Linux” from Operating System dropdown menu, and “Other Linux” from Version dropdown menu.
- Assign your VM some RAM.
- Now Select “use existing hard disk” option and select the .vmdk file of Chrome OS that you downloaded.
- Click Next and finish the wizard.
And you’re done. Simply click on the green start button and wait for about 7 seconds for Chrome OS to boot up. You must use your Google ID to log into the operating system. What are your impressions of the new OS?
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