Google Chrome OS Features: 7 Seconds Boot Up

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 19, 2009 | No Comments
Filed under: Computers, Software

We mentioned earlier that Google were to hold an event to officially unveil the Google Chrome OS. This new Operating System from the search engine giant has been built specifically for use in netbooks and is browser based. There is so much to discuss about the new operating system, but the main one is its 7 seconds boot up time, which is promised to get even faster.

According to Wired, the first netbooks to run on the Google Chrome OS will be released by late 2010. The operating system will not be made available for download; it will only come pre-installed on certain hardware from those who have partnered with Google for this OS project.

If you decide that you wish to get Google Chrome OS, then you will have to purchase a device with it already on. Google is now working with a number of these new partners to discuss hardware features and specifications. What we do know is, these netbooks will be larger than usual and will come with large trackpads and full-size keyboards.

Chrome OS will not work with a standard hard drive, instead only SSD is supported. Google will also use internet-based storage; this will help to save space on your hard drives for more important things, such as videos, photos and music.

Another great feature is that all applications will be web-based; this means you will not have to spend ages downloading and installing your apps. This also means that users will not have to worry about anti-virus software: Google say that they will monitor code in the system to help prevent any wrongdoing.

For full details, visit Wired.

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