After posting a few days ago about the rumours that Google’s Chrome OS would be available within the week, sadly - as with all rumours – this one may be slightly exaggerated.
TechCrunch (who broke the story in the first place) have posted an update saying that Google plan to hold a Chrome OS event on Thursday this week. It would seem that the Chrome operating system will not be available in the immediate future, however Google plan to show off some demos at the event and give a “complete overview” of the new system. The release date is still believed to be next year, but perhaps there may be alphas or betas to try out before then. This is, of course, still just speculation.
I’m very interested to see what Google has so far, even if Chrome OS can’t be downloaded for a while yet. Some people have speculated that it will be little more than Ubuntu with the Chrome browser. Others believe that Google are scrapping the X window system in favour of a display manager of their own making. I’m hopeful that their “complete overview” will at least answer these questions.
I’ll post more once the official news is out.
Welcome! I'm Mesanna, based in the UK, with a lust for computers, web design and other assorted geekery. I mostly write about Linux and tech news, but now and then I enjoy getting on my soap box for a good, old-fashioned rant. I'm rather fond of reading, Mexican food and rock music (sometimes all at the same time). I couldn't live without caffeine and my internet connection.
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Well, it will be released then when it is ready.
Anyway i am looking forward to it, because those rumours got me very nosy.
Thanks again Mesanna this interesting breefing:)