Google Chrome OS is an upcoming open source operating system designed by Google to work exclusively with web applications. Announced on 7. July, 2009, Chrome OS is set to have a publicly available stable release during the second half of 2010. 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.

URL: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/introducing-google-chrome-os.html