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Offline Chris Thomas

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Where can I get Google OS?
« on: April 17, 2010, 03:22:26 PM »
I have been searching for this but I am unable to find it.

I got many torrents but I doubt its validity ::)

I would be grateful if any of you will give me the official link if ever there is any

Also tell me , if VMware is better than VirtualBox - 'I am more concerned about RAM usage'


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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2010, 04:30:57 PM »
Hello chris!
Maybe here it is:
http://getchrome.eu/download.php

But...where I really downloaded it is here:
http://gdgt.com/google/chrome-os/

You should sign up there...and the file is still in zip!
« Last Edit: April 17, 2010, 04:34:48 PM by Shiw Liang »

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2010, 04:49:10 PM »
Hello Chris,

Here is the lifehacker article : http://lifehacker.com/5416968/the-humans-guide-to-running-google-chrome-os

There two methods. And the second one is better hopefully.

enjoy!

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2010, 09:24:17 PM »
Thanks for that nmb, shiw :)

Downloaded it and ran it in a VM....well, until VirtualBox crashed... ::)

Quote from: lifehacker
Before you get started, you should know that Chrome OS (or in this early development stage, Chromium OS) is an operating system that essentially consists ONLY of a browser. You can't install applications or twiddle with settings—Chromium OS feels like it's just Google Chrome with no layer between it and your computer. It's a neat idea, but kind of disappointing for software geeks who like lots of settings. It acts just like a regular old browser with not too many innovations, except that it's lightning fast. For more on Chrome OS's backstory, see our first glimpse at Google Chrome OS.

Yep, literally the browser...(but because I am lazy I didn't read this until now and just rushed through so I was a bit confused at first ;D)

Also, you will need a google account...and an internet connection.

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2010, 05:08:00 AM »
Thanks for that nmb, shiw :)

Welcome. btw, could you log in to the os?

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2010, 09:18:47 AM »
Yes i could, you need a google account (like a gmail) and an internet connection...

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2010, 09:48:30 AM »
Yes i could, you need a google account (like a gmail) and an internet connection...

Oki, thanks. Thinking of trying it on vmware. Lets see.. Internal test and stuff.. busy..

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2010, 01:30:09 PM »
@ Shiw and nmb

Thanks for your links

@ Spg Scott

Thanks for saying that VirtualBox crashed. I will install it on VMware

:)

NOTE:

Be warned:

Most of the links I found on Google are mined to get our Google id and password

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2010, 05:27:54 PM »
Wow

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Re: Where can I get Google OS?
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2010, 05:41:19 PM »
You are welcome Chris. Its just a copy and paste. Although it needs time to read such things on sites and remember them.

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