A new version of Google’s personal computer operating system, Chrome OS, was released for developers Tuesday. It adds design elements of more conventional offerings like Windows and OS X. The new Aura interface includes a home screen with a task bar, or shelf, from which you can launch applications. Previous versions required all activity to take place within a browser-like window. The OS also supports multiple windows that can be minimized and maximized, as well as resized.
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Tweaks to Chrome OS Stir Up Existential Questions
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. April 11, 2012 09:22 AMA new version of Google’s personal computer operating system, Chrome OS, was released for developers Tuesday. It adds design elements of more conventional offerings like Windows and OS X. The new Aura interface includes a home screen with a task bar, or shelf, from which you can launch applications. Previous versions required all activity to take place within a browser-like window. The OS also supports multiple windows that can be minimized and maximized, as well as resized.