Google has announced with the CR-48, a first netbooks with Chrome OS and reveal further details of its Linux-based operating system. CR-48 is to be delivered soon to be first developers to buy the device but it is not. Chrome is currently OS for mobile devices, primarily designed netbooks. The Linux-based operating system offers Web-based Chrome finish. The first device of a net book with Chrome OS should only take about 60 seconds. The application on the device consists of four steps, which also includes the installation of updates.

About Verified boat the core of the system is embedded in the firmware. When starting the OS part of Chrome are reviewed, which are stored on the hard disk. Chrome OS discovered this error, it automatically plays a hidden backup to ensure the safety of the system. In addition to a fast start, the developers have also accelerated the awakening from sleep mode. Google showed that the system is ready within a split second after unfolding and the network was.

Chrome OS is designed as a multi user system. Multiple users can use a device independent of each other. A guest access is also available, the data will be erased when you log off completely. All user data is encrypted and can be accessed either externally or by others. Chrome OS to be used offline as well. Apps are cached locally and are available, as well as the Google services. Google Docs are about offline later written texts automatically synchronize the Google cloud, when the device is reconnected to the network. Documents can be sent via cloud-print to remote printer. Cloud-Print is currently in beta phase.

Each Chrome-OS device will be equipped with a 3G card that can be used worldwide. In the U.S., Google is working with Verizon Wireless to provide users of the devices with a flexible way, even going to be online if no WLAN is nearby. Thus, buyers of Chrome OS devices for two years daily 100 MB free transfer, sale on request as well as various traffic or flat rate packages.