Google Chrome OS Available to Download

[Dark Nova Gamer]

1. VMWare only.
2. Create new Virt. Machine
3. Do what you normally do.
4. When you get to it, choose the option to use an existing virtual hard disk, then choose the thing you downloaded.
5. Use a bridge network instead of NAT.
6. Finish up and boot up!
7. Use your Gmail/Google Account to login.

BEWARE: This does access the internet with your gmail account, there is no way to use it without doing so. If you feel uncomfortable with using your gmail account either make a random one and use that or just don't use Google Chrome OS.

Sorry if its a tad vague, half awake, 5:38am, and just uninstalled VMware lol.

Thanks DNG. I got it installed in VMWare. Seems like it's pretty barebones at the moment, but I can see the potential here. I don't think MS has much to worry about, even in the NetBook market...

Keep in mind this is only for development of applications and whatnot for it. They didn't need to release the latest/greatest version. Only what works.

 

[Zidane24]

If you guys are worried about this prebuilt image...you could build it yourself

It isn't as hard as it sounds...I think I am going to compile an image myself this evening

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

If you guys are worried about this prebuilt image...you could build it yourself

It isn't as hard as it sounds...I think I am going to compile an image myself this evening

Yeah. Its not that hard. I did it last night but I was under the impression it'd have all the graphical effects. So I deleted it when my version didn't. Then I found out it was meant to not have them.

 

[Zidane24]

If you guys are worried about this prebuilt image...you could build it yourself

It isn't as hard as it sounds...I think I am going to compile an image myself this evening

Yeah. Its not that hard. I did it last night but I was under the impression it'd have all the graphical effects. So I deleted it when my version didn't. Then I found out it was meant to not have them.

Do they not provide to code to compile the desktop?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

If you guys are worried about this prebuilt image...you could build it yourself

It isn't as hard as it sounds...I think I am going to compile an image myself this evening

Yeah. Its not that hard. I did it last night but I was under the impression it'd have all the graphical effects. So I deleted it when my version didn't. Then I found out it was meant to not have them.

Do they not provide to code to compile the desktop?

Huh? I meant all the 'prettyness' thats in this video. Its a lot more.. bland.



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It no work? Hmm well heres the link. Maybe its just Chrome that wont load it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ57xzo287U

 

[Zidane24]

Yeah. Its not that hard. I did it last night but I was under the impression it'd have all the graphical effects. So I deleted it when my version didn't. Then I found out it was meant to not have them.

Do they not provide to code to compile the desktop?

Huh? I meant all the 'prettyness' thats in this video. Its a lot more.. bland.



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It no work? Hmm well heres the link. Maybe its just Chrome that wont load it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ57xzo287U

Hm...do they provide the code to compile those effects in a build you compile yourself

 

[Zidane24]

Oh...now I see

 

[satchmo]

Here is an interesting article.

I don't necessarily agree with it though. I think Google may be on the right track.

This could be the future of computing.

 

[DarkDavil]

Mmmmm.... Quite impressed by chrome! Anyone give me DETAILED steps on how to install this, in a Virtual Machine Thanks!

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Try looking here: The Chrome OS Forums

I'll put one up for Virtual Box and VMware shortly.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Here is some installation instructions for Vbox and VMWare (VMware has the same instructions as I posted earlier).

Chromium OS - Where to get it. - The Chrome OS Forums

 

[Boras]

If somebody is interested to make a USB bootable version :Chromium OS Builds by Hexxeh
I didn't try, though sounds nice.

 

[Brian6121990]

its not worth to download. windows 7 ftw

 

[satchmo]

its not worth to download. windows 7 ftw

So you have tried Chrome OS already?

If not, how can you refute something you don't know?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

its not worth to download. windows 7 ftw

So you have tried Chrome OS already?

If not, how can you refute something you don't know?

I agree Windows 7 is a great OS but you cannot just say something isn't worth it (especially if that something is FREE) when you do not even try it.

If you have tried it, well thats another story.

 

[Brian6121990]

i tried it on my moms netbook. its just as basic as windows 98.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

i tried it on my moms netbook. its just as basic as windows 98.

Wonderful, you realize its only a developer's version right now and its ONLY designed for developing things for it, right?

Oh hows your mother handling you destroying all her data on her netbook? Thats what installing it does, according to google's installation instructions.

 

[Brian6121990]

i tried it on my moms netbook. its just as basic as windows 98.

Wonderful, you realize its only a developer's version right now and its ONLY designed for developing things for it, right?

Oh hows your mother handling you destroying all her data on her netbook? Thats what installing it does, according to google's installation instructions.

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! she doesnt know about it. i got it back to normal anyways. i reformatted it and used the recovery cd it came with and windows 7 starter. placed the files back and wallah! its back to normal XD its like google chrome os never really happend today LOL

 

[satchmo]

Besides, Windows 98 was a great OS.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Besides, Windows 98 was a great OS.

I like Win98SE more