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Instant-on Linux vendors put on a brave face against Chrome 10 July, 2009 08:57
Google Inc. says its coming Linux-based Chrome operating system will "start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds." - +
Will Google OS reset desktop expectations? 10 July, 2009 08:34
With the Internet abuzz this week about Google's newly announced plan for its upcoming Chrome OS operating system, some analysts are wondering what exactly will set it apart from its popular -- and established -- rivals. - +
VirtualBox 3.0: An easy way to mix and match operating systems 10 July, 2009 08:24
Whether you prefer Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, you can probably get almost everything you need done with your chosen OS. However, sometimes a task demands an OS that you are not currently using. That's where virtualization programs like Sun Microsystem's VirtualBox 3.0 come in. - +
Chrome will be different but won't displace Windows 10 July, 2009 08:19
The following is a reader-written article from David Pinkus, a former high-level Google employee who is now senior vice president of information technology for Universal Technical Institute. - +
Google Chrome OS shows limitations of Android 10 July, 2009 05:46
Google's decision to create a new Internet-centric OS for netbooks shows the limitations of the Android mobile OS for netbooks and raises questions about its future on those devices, developers and analysts said. - +
France creates new national IT security agency 10 July, 2009 04:46
France has created a new national IT systems security agency to better defend its IT networks. - +
Prankster admits faking Google Chrome OS screenshots 10 July, 2009 04:17
File this under: Don't believe everything you see. - +
Google: the world's most successful failure? 10 July, 2009 02:36
The amazing thing about Google is how a business that makes 97 percent of its revenue selling advertising has people convinced that it is a technology company. And then gets a free pass despite a series of failures outside its core competencies in search and online ad sales. - +
Google lists HP, Acer among Chrome OS partners 09 July, 2009 11:30
Google is already working with several companies to develop devices around the new Chrome OS, including Hewlett-Packard and Acer, the company said in a blog post late Wednesday. - +
Google OS could put squeeze on other flavors of Linux 09 July, 2009 11:16
Much of the discussion around Google's new PC operating system has focused on a looming battle with Windows, but the biggest losers could be other Linux OSes that have been enjoying some moderate success on netbooks, industry analysts said. - +
Opinion: Why Google Chrome OS matters already, on Day 1 09 July, 2009 09:40
At last. At long last, there's a real challenger to the Windows desktop, and its name is Google Chrome OS.
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