Ask the readers: Google Chrome OS
July 9, 2009
BY BILL FERRIS
Google announced yesterday their plans to roll out a new operating system, Chrome OS. They’re designing it to run on netbooks initially, desktops eventually, beginning in the latter half of 2010.
According to the Official Google Blog, “Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. We’re designing the OS to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds.” The code will be open-source, to boot.
The question: what possibilities does this operating system hold for educators? As more and more computing happens online, does this development set the stage for schools to shrink their technology budgets by buying Chrome-packed netbooks instead of laptops or desktops? And if so, how will this run up against filters, firewalls and internet censorship that’s so common in many schools. It’s all fair game here. Let’s hear your opinion in the comments!
Introducing the Google Chrome OS
