To my knowledge you need to download the Chromium OS and compile source code if you want to run it on exising hardware, I believe Chrome OS only ships with the specific Chrome approved hardware.
Chrome OS
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Link to Help Answer Question
) can gain insight as to what Chromium open source is.
Chromium - Google Code
Chromium OS = Chromium Open Source. Google Chrome is my web browser. At least once a week I check to see if there are any updates by clicking on the little grey wrench in top left corner then on the 'About Google Chrome' link. When the About Google Chrome box opens and checks for updates, there is a click-able link in that open box...Chromium. Below is that link. From there, us (newbies
) can gain insight as to what Chromium open source is.Chromium - Google Code
Operating System
The Chromebook operates on the Chrome OS, is all about living on the web, using web apps, storing data in the clouds, speed, and security....just to name a few. And again,...eliminating our need for "bulky" and expensive computer software
The Chromebook has an operating system....Chrome OS. I am wondering if by your question you might be referring to "computer software", rather than an operating system??? As far as I know, ALL computers MUST have an operating system to operate. However, one of the neatest and most unique characteristics of the Chromebook is the absence of computer software that we have loaded on our computers, which not only clutters up our desktop and takes up huge amounts of hard drive but the software can also pose security risks if not regularly updated.
The Chromebook operates on the Chrome OS, is all about living on the web, using web apps, storing data in the clouds, speed, and security....just to name a few. And again,...eliminating our need for "bulky" and expensive computer software
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