INTRODUCTION Chrome notebooks are built and optimized for the web, where you already spend most of your computing time. So you get a faster, simpler and more secure experience without all the headaches of ordinary computers. Company / developer Inc.

Programmed in C C++ OS family Unix-like Working state released as OS Latest stable release 0.11.257.44 (Beta) / April 14, 2011; Latest unstable release 0.12.397.0 (Dev) / April 14, 2011 Kernel type Monolithic () Default Graphical interface based on the Browser Official website google.com/chromeos/

Google Chrome OS is basically a cloud . CLOUD COMPUTING

Computing as a “utility” rather than a product

Refers to the provision of computational resources on demand via a computer network.

User computer may contain almost no data or software.

Users don’t log on the server, but the service

Technically: Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

Chrome OS Architecture User Interface

Chrome

Google : Web Server • System Database Application •User Application Google.com Internet

Window Manager Web Kit Libraries Media Framework Graphics Libraries

Linux Kernel

Hardware Design Goals

 User Interface  Minimal screen space by combining applications and standard web pages into a single tab strip  Secondary tasks would be handled with "panels“: windows that dock to the bottom of the screen

 Hardware Support  intended for secondary devices like netbooks  not as a user's primary PC  will run on hardware incorporating an or ARM-based processor.  Google Chrome OS consumes one-sixtieth as much drive space as Windows 7.

Design Goals (Contd…)

 Remote Application Access  A technology unofficially called "Chromoting“  Resemble Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection  Running an application via Terminal Services or by first connecting to a host machine: Remoting

• Linux shell access  Crosh: The Chrome Shell :A Bash-like shell with minimal functionality  In developer’s mode a full featured shell can be opened

Design Goals (Contd…)

 Printing  : Help any application on any device to print on any printer.  the cloud service would entail installing a piece of software, called a proxy, as part of Chrome OS.  The proxy would register the printer with the service, manage the print jobs, provide the printer driver functionality, and give status alerts for each job.

Design Goals (Contd…)  Link Handling  Unresolved design problem: how Web applications handle specific link types.  i.e.Which website or should be invoked when a particular file type is clicked (eg. .doc,.jpeg,etc). • Security  auto-updating and sandbox features that will reduce malware exposure  initial boot code, stored in read-only memory, checks for system compromises  physical switch under the battery compartment that actuates a developer mode.

• Integrated Media player  To play back MP3s, view JPEGs, and handle other multimedia while OFFLINE.

Features The Cr-48 NoteBook

•Fast start-up and performance Start your notebook and get to the Internet in about 10 seconds. Once you sign in on your Chrome notebook, you're instantly on the web.

•Constant connectivity Because a Chrome notebook without the Internet isn't all that useful, its easy for you to stay online using Wi-Fi or 3G from the Verizon Wireless Network (U.S. only). To make sure that you get the latest features and security fixes, your Chrome notebook automatically updates whenever it detects that a new system version is available.

•Built-in security Our security features help prevent malware or viruses from accessing your data. If a webpage misbehaves, it won't bring down your other tabs or break your notebook.

•Everything is stored online Since everything is done online, you'll always have access to your data, no matter what computer you're using. All your bookmarks, apps, extensions, and web settings can be saved to your , using the sync feature.

•Access to the The store features a wide range of apps, extensions, and themes for the browser. Many web applications are capable of functionality that you expect from traditional desktop software on an ordinary computer. Logic Behind the name “Cr-48”

The Notebook got the name "Cr-48" from the isotope of chromium metal. Specifications

 Processor :  Processor make: IntelCPU  speed: 1.66 GHz  32 KB L1 cache | 512 KB L2 cache  Networking :  Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n  Mobile broadband (3G):  Memory and storage :  System RAM: 2 GB  Hard drive(s): 16 GB (total)  Input :  Keyboard: 74 keys  Pointing device: Track pad (Multi-touch)  Size and weight :  Dimensions: 0.9 inches (h) | 11.8 inches (w) | 8.6 inches (d)  Weight: 3.8 pounds i.e. 1.7 Kg Benefits

 Everything is on the cloud  Very fast boot  Price of CR-48 notebook  Software updates no CR-48  Portability of CR-48  Extension to Google accounts  Android on Google CR-48 notebook  Security in CR-48  Experience of the Internet.  Sharing Content with CR-48 Drawbacks

 No Desktop  Less applications  Media Playback  Very less local storage  No pre-installed office application  No Games  Long term costs  No programming  No hardcore use  Its all Google

The Pilot Program

 Its something similar to the beta programs.  Most beta programs deal with software,  Google’s Pilot Program is for both hardware and software.  Users can register for it and if selected, the user will be allowed to take home the Google Chrome CR-48 notebook for free and test it for some time.  The users can test the speed and the ease of use of both the hardware and the software of Chrome CR-48 notebook and provide feedback.