What is Google Chrome OS?

Google Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google to work exclusively with web applications. This means that when you turn it on you don't boot into a traditional operating system like Microsoft Windows or Ubuntu, you boot into Chrome OS.

The best way to explain this is how Google have done so in this video:

Even on a three year old netbook Chrome OS boots up in less than 15 seconds. It's fantastic.

Feel free to leave comments and/or questions, any feedback is appreciated.

Google Chrome OS Is On The Way

Google Chrome OS is on its way according to "Industry Insiders".


Google Chrome OS is a Linux based operating system aimed to be used exclusively with web applications and has not been released yet.


If "Industry Insiders" are to be believed, the first devices running the OS will be available on the market before Christmas this year (December 2010). It is also reported on the interwebs that Google may be launching an own branded device manufactured by a third party company.


I'm looking forward to this development in the consumer electronics market, hopefully with an interestingly priced device (£100 / $150).


Here's to hoping...