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jkontherun.com - 7/8/2009

Google Drops the Chrome OS Onto a Netbook Near You

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The netbook world has been peeping all around waiting for Google Android to get dropped onto a netbook. Android was designed from the ground up to be a full-fledged OS to power everything from smartphones to netbooks. It has one failing in the netbook arena though, it won’t run on x86 ...

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googleblog.blogspot.com - 7/8/2009

Official Google Blog: Introducing the Google Chrome OS

— googleblog.blogspot.com — It's been an exciting nine months since we launched the Google Chrome browser . Already, over 30... million people use it regularly. We designed Google Chrome for people who live on the web — searching for information, checking email, catching up on the ... (more) Official Google Blog: Introducing the Google Chrome OS

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techchee.com - 7/8/2009

Next-gen netbooks to run Google Chrome OS

— techchee.com — Take note, the next generation of netbooks will run a different operating system i.e. the Google Chrome... OS . Google plans to launch the Google Chrome OS for netbooks in 2010 and of course in their plan, they will also wanna sweep away Microsoft such as the outdated Windows XP (about ... (more) Next-gen netbooks to run Google Chrome OS

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blogs.computerworld.com - 7/8/2009

Boom! The Google Chrome OS is born

— blogs.computerworld.com — While many of us thought Google's laptop and desktop OS would be an extension of Android, Google... had been working on the ChromeOS. Announced today in a simple blogpost by Sundar Pichai, Google VP Product Management and Linus Upson, Engineering ... (more) Boom! The Google Chrome OS is born

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Google OS Announced: How Will it Affect Apple?
TheAppleBlog — ... have suspected for months, or even years: They’re working on an operating system. The new OS, dubbed Chrome OS after their recent entry into the ongoing browser wars, will have speed and internet connectivity as its two top priorities, and be based on a Linux kernel, making it the ideal candidate for netbooks (and, as a result, probably the strongest competitor for Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 7). Chrome OS is still a long way off, since Google says it won’t be available for ...

LiveAndroid Turns Your PC Into a Non-Functional Smartphone
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Google Chrome OS: Distraction or Opportunity?
jkOnTheRun — ... Today’s chat was focused on Google’s Chrome OS announcement, but not from a nuts and bolts standpoint. Since details are scarce on how Chrome OS will actually work, Randall focused today’s TechVi show on the business side of the news. We briefly tackled questions on the impact to Google’s search efforts and on whether or not the creation of Chrome OS would be a distraction to Google as they grow their business. It was a fun experience as always, and I’m appreciative that Randall offered me the opportunity. You can ...

Why is Acer Still Launching a Netbook with XP and Android?
jkOnTheRun — ... Last week’s Google Chrome OS announcement doesn’t seem to be impacting prior plans for Android netbooks. DigiTimes indicates that ...

Google Android Safe- 3 More Desserts This Year
jkOnTheRun — ... The recent announcement about Google Chrome OS caused some concern among Android enthusiasts who foresaw the end of the smartphone platform. This speculation is for nothing, according to an interview with Google’s Andy Rubin. ...

Will Google Chrome OS Succeed in the Netbook Market?
jkOnTheRun — ... Google is entering a fierce market with the Chrome OS, as netbooks are firmly in the Windows camp. By any metric it is clear that Linux on netbooks has been bumped, since consumers firmly desire Windows on the little laptops. Google has to be careful how they approach this effort with the Chrome OS, in order to counter consumer hesitation with things non-Windows. ...

Google Chrome OS Netbooks to Appear in China Soon?
jkOnTheRun — When Google first announced the upcoming Chrome OS, mobile enthusiasts got excited. While many were hoping to see Android-equipped netbooks, the prospect of a similar platform designed specifically for larger screens made more sense. Throw in the fact that Chrome OS will be produced for non-x86 processors, and you have the recipe for something new. The notebook industry in China has never shied away from new technology and cheap systems, and the word that netbooks with Chrome OS may be appearing soon is business as usual in China. Google plans ...