Chromium OS - "UI under development. Designs are subject to change."

We've talked about Google Android, now we will check its brother, Chromium OS. Chromium OS is an open-source project designed by Google that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web. Announced on July 7, 2009, Chromium OS is set to have a publicly available stable release during the second half of 2010.  You can review the project's design docs, obtain the source code, and contribute on its official site. To learn more about the project goals, read the announcement blog post.

The operating system is based on Linux and will run only on specifically designed hardware. The user interface takes a minimalist approach, resembling that of the Chrome web browser. As a browser incorporating a media player will be the only application residing on the device, Google Chrome OS is aimed at users who spend most of their computer time on the Internet.

There's a big notice under the Chromium  OS Features section of the open source Chrome's user experience documents: "UI under development. Designs are subject to change." There is, however, an assumption that with Chrome due to arrive sometime around November, there won't be a complete change of direction. The notable and somewhat new images show a window management scheme influenced by Apple's Cover Flow scheme for iTunes and Finder, along with some early looks at how files and removable media will be managed.




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