Google Releases Source To Chromium OS 664
Kelson writes "Google has released the source to what will eventually become Chrome OS, and will begin developing it as an open source project like Chromium. The OS differs from the usual computing model by (1) making all apps web apps (2) sandboxing everything and (3) removing anything unnecessary, to focus on speed." Reader Barence adds "Google said consumers won't be able to download the operating system — it will only be available on hardware that meets Google's specifications. Hard disks are banned, for instance, while Google said it will also specify factors such as screen sizes and display resolutions. Google said it plans to officially launch Chrome OS by the end of next year."
Re:Hmm.. (Score:4, Funny)
Just web apps? I guess I can take my old 8bit computer out of the closet, because we're returning to purely interpreted programs now. Hey look ma! That program that compiled occupied about 512K of RAM now takes 150MB, YAY FUTURE!!!!!
Re:Hmm.. (Score:2, Funny)
Yeah, it really sucks.
I'm really hopeful that one day they will increase the size of hard drives, memory density, etc..
I know you Linux folks are ultra cheap and seem to think no new hardware has ben produced in ages, and thats cool. But really, if you ask anyone you know if they recently bought a new computer I'm sure they could give you a hell of a deal on that old P133 Packard Bell.
AmigaOS users UNITE!!! (Score:3, Funny)
Hard disks are banned
But not floppies!!
I new sticking with the Amiga all these years would pay off!! I finally have a use for all these "Floppy" disks!!
Re:restrictions (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Looks pretty shit (Score:1, Funny)
I think most people will stick with X-Windows and proper GNU/Linux netbooks.
There... Fixed that for ya.
Re:Um, Thanks But No (Score:5, Funny)
Hey man, information wants to be free. What, you didn't think that applied to YOUR information?
Re:Hmm.. (Score:2, Funny)
expecting : reality :: vaporware : release
Don't trust developers. (Score:5, Funny)
Unlike traditional operating systems, Chrome OS doesn't trust the applications you run. Each app is contained within a security sandbox making it harder for malware and viruses to infect your computer. Furthermore, Chrome OS barely trusts itself. Every time you restart your computer the operating system verifies the integrity of its code.
The developers barely trust themselves to write secure code so they decided code will not be writen at all. Not trusting themselves with this even they have scrambled their passwords and erased their door access cards. Security has been further enhanced by all staffers being locked up in the basement behind a externally locked door. 6 weeks later the only issue is now is the smell.
Re:Going back to sleep now... (Score:5, Funny)
It's going to be a synergenic revitalization of the optimum dynastic capitalization for interconnected dynamics in the convergent subsidiaries of virtual datacenter alligories.
Re:Hmm.. (Score:4, Funny)
Thanks for your brilliant retort without any supporting facts. I will throw out the whole strategy now.
Re:Looks pretty shit (Score:1, Funny)
Yeah, because what Joe Sixpack needs is Antivirus, endless straem of updates, burning backups of mail and documents and restoring it later, and rest of that shit.
You're so right. Chrome OS will never need to get updated (because it is perfect from start) and it will never need any anti-virus, because it runs on hardware and viruses only run on software. Chrome OS is the perfect OS for Joe Sixpacks internet banking needs, because the only one who will ever see his personal data is some senior sysadmin and some viral marketing salespeople at Google, and you can totally trust those guys. Then again, who wants to be Joe Sixpack?
Re:Hmm.. (Score:3, Funny)
If the source is available today, what is the time until someone throws up a virtual image that I can run?
Tomorrow?
Re:Looks pretty shit (Score:3, Funny)
To preemptively prevent AC flames, I meant a typical Linux desktop distro like Ubuntu.
Re:Looks pretty shit (Score:3, Funny)
0.001% of the American population is 30 people.