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Using a Chromebook as a Developer

2013-10-09T17:07:00.000-07:00

While Windows/MS-centric developers (.NET) have their OS decided for them, developers that deploy to Linux environments have a choice as to what their development rig will run. They can run Linux natively (Ubuntu is a good choice) or they can run a setup close to their production setup, but on a Mac. It seems like a recent trend is to move to a MacBook and Mac OS for developing when the

Acer C7 Chromebook Review

2013-10-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

The Acer C7 Chromebookis one of the cheapest laptops you can get, anywhere. You'd be hard-pressed to find a used laptop for the price of this Chromebook. But, even though it is very inexpensive, the C7 has a lot going for it. Would I say it's the best value for your money? Read on to find out. Chrome OS, the worry-free OS First, the C7 Chromebook is quite different from your normal,

No more Cr-48's. For now...

2011-03-15T08:30:00.000-07:00

And that's the end. Google has shipped the last of the Cr-48 demo units out to it's happy owner. That totals up the suspected 60,000 Chrome OS laptops that Google had built and sent for free to willing testers. Sadly, we did not receive one here at Chrome Techa. It seems that only those with the loudest voice in the media realm were deemed worthy by Google. Anywho, the Product Management VP

Chrome OS' open source pays off, NVIDIA Ion now supported

2010-02-21T09:14:00.000-08:00

As you might have read earlier (here), Hexxeh released another build of Chrome OS, named Flow. I covered the major new features of this open-source release, but one such feature warrants another look. Hexxeh built in NVIDIA Ion graphics support ino Flow, with full hardware acceleration. This is one of the first major signs that Google's choice to make Chrome OS' source code open is paying

Hexxeh releases ChromiumOS Flow

2010-02-17T10:25:00.000-08:00

Hexxeh, the creator of Chromium OS images that are easy to boot from USB, has just released the latest version of his work, dubbed Flow. ChromiumOS Flow comes with a slew of new features, such as more video hardware support and automatic updates. Here is the complete list of new additions, according to Hexxeh: User-customisable menus (rearrange, add, delete apps on your own menu)

Chrome OS will handle media with its own player

2010-01-21T19:51:00.000-08:00

Many people seem to be worried about what Chrome OS can't do. However, I am more concerned with what it can do. And there's another skill to add to the operating system's list: media playback. In a recent interview with Ars Technica, the directing engineer for the Chrome OS project explains that Chrome OS, without any web app in play, will be able to play your music and videos. "...You might

Should Apple and Microsoft be afraid of Chrome OS?

2010-01-18T13:44:00.000-08:00

Eric Goh, of egoh.com, has an interesting slant on Chrome OS and its effect on the OS landscape. He wagers that Google's new operating system should have the big players scrambling to get something together. Because, as Goh puts it, "a simple browser based OS that is self-updating and relatively secure would solve 95% of the issues people contact me about". Goh touches on a point I had in a

Chrome OS Zero brings new features

2010-01-11T09:49:00.000-08:00

Hexxeh, of hexxeh.net, has released yet another customized version of Chrome OS. Chrome OS Zero is once again bootable from a a USB drive, but has additional goodies added on by hexxeh. Here is his description of the new release: Newer version of ChromiumOS code Major speed improvements for many users Reduced Broadcom delay New artwork for the boot process Full extension support Reduced

Chrome OS to be supported by Qualcomm

2010-01-09T10:35:00.000-08:00

Qualcomm announced at this year's CES that the chip manufacturer has added Google's Chrome OS to its supported platforms list. The company's CEO made the announcement yesterday, which is more great news for future Chrome OS machines. Qualcomm is the maker of ARM processors, namely their Snapdragon. Google has previously revealed that their operating system will run on ARM CPUs, which are

HTC and Google to make Chrome OS tablet

2010-01-02T21:11:00.000-08:00

Rumors are coming in that HTC and Google are collaborating to make a tablet PC. HTC is the mobile device manufacturer behind such gadgets as the myTouch 3G, T-Mobile's G1 and the upcoming Nexus One. It is inferred that the tablet from the two companies will be running Google's Chrome OS and might be shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. [Via Examiner.com]

Google's Chrome OS-powered netbook specs leaked

2009-12-29T17:35:00.000-08:00

As they announced their new operating system, Chrome OS, Google also told us that we would have to buy certain hardware to get it. They said that the machines would be similar to today's netbooks. However, that was about all we knew about Chrome OS clients. Until now. News has now leaked about Google's Chrome OS netbook, and it sheds a bit of light on what the machine will be like. Here are

Google looking to make their own Chrome OS netbook

2009-12-18T14:50:00.000-08:00

If you follow the Internet-bred rumours, then you might be looking forward to a supposed Google-released Chrome OS netbook. This differs from previous assumptions that Chrome OS netbooks will be produced and badged by computer manufacturing companies. For example, we were expecting netbooks made by the likes of MSI and Dell, or even the first announced Acer Chrome OS netbook. We didn't expect

Opera wants to put their browser in Chrome OS

2009-12-13T09:46:00.000-08:00

It's obvious that Chrome OS will be (and already somewhat is) revolutionary to the world of computers. The operating system from Google will change the industry drastically if it gains popularity, and it looks like it will. However, there are still a few missing pieces of the puzzle for some users. For example, what if I want to run an application that isn't a web application? What if I don't

Chrome OS Updated (Cherry Version)

2009-12-04T14:25:00.000-08:00

Our faithful beast of a hacker, hexxeh, has come through again. And this time, it's you Broadcom wireless users that are in for joy. Hexxeh announced his new Chromium OS build today, stating that "ChromeOS Cherry released with new Broadcom/Ralink support and many bugfixes! Broadcom WiFi works, but you need to wait about 5 minutes after booting to connect to a network." The new build is deemed

First Chrome OS Netbook

2009-12-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

The news that Acer will be the first manufacturer to release a Chrome OS netbook is making the rounds about the interwebs. The world's second largest computer manufacturer (HP is number one) has announced that it is backing Google's Chrome OS and plans to ship a netbook featuring the system. They haven't announced what the hardware will consist of, but I have to agree with Kevin Tofel over at

Install Chrome OS (64-bit version)

2009-11-30T14:02:00.000-08:00

Oh how they are coming out of the woodwork now! Here is the latest Chrome OS build, created by our good friends over at Chromiumos64.org. As you might have gathered from their domain name, they have created a 64-bit version of Chrome OS for your enjoying. However, the installation process seems a bit involved (it includes six 200 MB downloads). I would be happy to take the plunge, but the

Chrome OS build on 1 GB USB drive

2009-11-30T11:41:00.000-08:00

Hexxeh, the original Chrome OS on USB drive-build maker, has brought us a new build. This one does not necessitate a 4 GB USB drive, but fits on the lowly 1 GB drives many of us have lying around. So get your installation pants on and follow the instructions here: Install Chrome OS on a USB Drive. And don't forget to download the new build here: Chrome OS Diet USB version. I'll be sure to

Install Chrome OS on Asus Eee PC

2009-11-30T08:49:00.000-08:00

After the adventure with the Dell Mini 10v and Chrome OS, some of you other netbook users may be feeling a little left out out. Well, now there is a guide to installing Chrome OS on Asus's Eee PC. I'm not sure if I would do this if the Eee PC is your main man in the computing area, as Chromium OS is still pretty rough around the edges. But if you like to live on the edge hit up this link for

Got a Dell Mini 10v? We've got a Chrome OS Image for You!

2009-11-28T16:54:00.000-08:00

Recently, some developers at Dell have prepared a Chrome OS specially for the Dell Mini 10v. The Mini 10v is one of Dell's netbooks and is very close to the type of hardware that Google wants to use when Chrome OS is released to consumers. So do you have a Dell Mini 10v? I don't, but I am downloading the USB image to inspect the changes that the Dell developers have made. Apparently they have

Chromium OS Testing: Gateway Laptop via USB Install

2009-11-24T14:41:00.000-08:00

As you know, I have installed Chrome OS (Chromium OS) to a USB drive. I am now testing it on an old laptop of mine. Here are the specs for the machine: Gateway MT6729 2 GB RAM Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (1.6 GHz) 160 GB HDD Intel Graphics 15.4" screen Atheros Wireless Internet So after a few hours of playing around with Chromium OS, I have discovered the things that work and the things that do not

Would You Take a Free Netbook From Google?

2009-11-24T11:39:00.000-08:00

Linuxjournal.com is running a story putting forth the idea of a subsidized Chrome OS netbook from Google. The cool think about the idea is that they are pondering a fully-subsidized (a.k.a. free!) netbook. The piece predicts that, without the need for an expensive hard drive, and with the falling prices of netbooks, Google could potentially validate the giving of free netbooks that run Chrome OS

Is your computer acting odd? Check you startup items with AboutMyPC.net!

2009-11-24T07:42:00.000-08:00

We all experience slowness with our PC from time to time. Is it a virus? Is it that new program we installed? It's hard to know sometimes. However, if you examine the each startup item that is present when your computer boots, you can figure out what is slowing it down. But how do I know what this startup item is? you may ask. You just installed a a couple of new programs and

Install Chrome OS to USB

2009-11-23T14:05:00.000-08:00