3. Features
Google says that Chrome OS is ....
Fast
• SSD Only – less HDD seek time
• Customized BIOS, Less hardware probe/init
• No splash, No AntiVirus Software ...
Simple
• Web application/browsing
• Useless without Network Connection
Secure
• No modification on FS – almost no threat of virus
& trojan.
4. Just Another ....?
Thin Clients
Acer's XC
HyperSpace/Slashtop/ExpressGate
WebOS Desktop
5. Challenges of Personal Usage
Windows, Linux Distributions.
Shortly, the applications aren't played well on
the WEB.
Technically: LAN sharing, Printing, Multimedia,
P2P, VoIP … etc
User Habbits: reasons to keep data locally.
6. Another Perspective
– from Fast, Simple & Secure
When will you need these features
• Fast – You can use right away.
• Simple – easy to use..
• Secure – No worry about leaking of personal
information.
Any else?
• Low Cost Internet Device – System requirement is
far lower than basic netbook.
• According to Chrome OS, Official hardware is
customized. Installation of generic OS is not
possible.
7. Another Perspective (Cont.)
– from Fast, Simple & Secure
When will you need these features
• Public Usage
Any else?
• Lower Cost for deployment
Chrome OS Device as
a media!?
8. Web-Browsing Device as Service?
Airport
Coffee shop
Book store & Library
Information Center
or