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Chrome OS Beta Appears on Chromium Version Report
Posted on 03. Nov, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 
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Since we’re getting close to the end of 2010, there is going to be a load of Chrome OS news coming in the final eight weeks of the year. With that being said, there is no doubt that those working for Google have to be testing Chrome OS Beta at this point, and this version report that lists all the Chrome and Chrome Frame channels with the current versions would be a testament to that.
This is a Google App Engine utility for those on the Chromium project that lists out channels and their two previous versions. Judging by the fact that Chrome OS uses a different versioning standard (it hasn’t hit version 1 yet) the numbers here must reflect the number in terms of Chrome browser that the OS is using.
So when are we going to see Chrome OS Beta? Maybe never, at least publicly. Although services like Gmail seemingly were perpetually in beta, one would think that an operating system will simply be released as a final product. Which will be very soon.
via ChromeStory
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/31/10
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
Here is a way to see the source of a Chrome extension before you install it.
Is Google Wave ever actually going to die? This all reminds me of when they killed off Superman for a while yet continued the comic.
Here’s a rather strange-looking device called the PogoPlug that provides a solution to cloud printing.
Only humans can create applications for humans, which is probably why Google is so focused on a social media strategy right now.
Gmail’s Priority Inbox feature is better suited for Google Apps users than regular consumers.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/18/10
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
The Android vs. Chrome OS debate rages on and PCWorld has another take on it in light of the Google-HTC-Verizon tablet rumors.
Harry McCracken of Technologizer ponders the app ecosystem of a possible Chrome OS tablet – will webapps suffice?
There is a new stacked cards interface out for Gmail on the iPad; is this the future of tablet-based email?
One of the last remaining syncing options missing, session sync also known as tab sync is coming soon to Chrome.
It’s possible that the big networks aren’t completely sold on the benefits of Google TV.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/11/10
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
Ever run out of space in Gmail? Probably not, but here is an example of what happens straight from Mashable.
Here are three things to keep in mind when Chrome OS ships, according to Sam Dean of GigaOM.
Internetnews poses the question: will anyone care when Chrome OS actually ships?
The FCC commissioner doesn’t quite like the way that corporation are dictating the net neutrality issue.
In a clear innovation for web security Toshiba has introduced hard drives that wipe themselves; could it be used in Chrome OS?
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/10/10
Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
The SSL Search extension for Chrome was released by Google in beta to allow for secure searching.
A Google Mobile event is happening August 12 to show off something new.
After many requests to improve the Contacts function in Gmail, it has now been updated.
Journalist Jeff Jarvis sees some concern about the Google-Verizon net neutrality proposal carving out certain areas of the internet.
The Stable Channel of Chrome was updated today with a new version of the Flash plugin.
Problems With Hotmail? Microsoft Suggests Chrome
Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
Microsoft’s free Hotmail service has recently undergone a new UI revision, and with the threading it make the email client appear a tad more like Gmail. According to The Register, users who are having technical problems with the revamped Hotmail are being urged to try the site while using the Chrome browser.
Disappearing emails and script bugs using the service seem to be the main complaints over at the official Hotmail forums. Here is Microsoft’s solution to the problem.
After using Hotmail for a long time and never having a problem I actually had to send them some feedback the other day when I could only go back two pages of my email. So, when the newest version of Windows arrives, is Microsoft going to suggest another operating system when there are problems with that?
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/5/10
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
Google-developed protocols are in the new version of Linux, possibly an aid to speed web processing in the cloud.
Google Apps has now been fully implemented in the city of Los Angeles, two weeks after the launch deadline.
Is it possible to achieve anonymity in Gmail using IPv6?
GigaOM’s Sam Dean questions whether Google will support Chrome OS over the long haul.
Technology Review’s Erica Naone on Google’s net neutrality stance: ”I don’t think straight payola is the company’s style“.
Google Wave Goes Under
Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
In their “Update on Google Wave” post, the Official Google Blog announces that the innovative yet quirky collaboration tool will no longer be receiving new updates. The site will continue to be up until the end of the year, and some elements of the platform may be used in other Google products.
I’ve tried to use Wave as a project management tool, and it seemed really interesting. However, many people that I worked with on Wave did not like the learning curve or the fact that many of the elements of it seemed to reflect things that you could simply do within Gmail. I wouldn’t disagree with this; there was a struggle for me to find the right use for it.
Wave was introduced over a year ago at Google I/O 2009. In May it was moved from Google Labs to Apps, possibly to allow the service to gain traction in businesses.
As a widely-adopted tool Wave was not going to take off. The best parts of it will be used elsewhere, so it’s hard to call it an outright failure. Perhaps it is just something too ahead of its time.
Drag and Drop Gmail File Attachments
Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
As if drag and drop uploading in Gmail wasn’t enough, now Google has made downloading just as easy. As announced on the Official Gmail Blog, you can take an attachment from a message, pull it out from the browser and put it on your desktop. DownloadSquad has even posted a nice little video.
What’s coming next? This is probably a start of the much-rumored Gmail revamp that is coming ahead of Chrome OS.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/3/10
Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
What can the jailbreaking of Apple’s iOS mobile operating system mean for Chrome? Here’s a look.
Rapportive, a company that has created an extension to help Gmail users with their contacts, has received $1 million in funding.
PCWorld says that with so many technical improvements abound the browser wars have entered a new round.
InfoWorld’s Galen Gruman is not convinced that the “everything in the cloud” concept will work for Chrome OS tablets.
Microsoft is paying its salespeople a bonus for switching customers from Gmail over to Exchange.
Understanding Single Sign-On in Google
Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 3 Comments
Multiple outlets are reporting today that single sign-on is being rolled out to all Google users. But what does that mean? For starters, if you’ve ever been challenged with having to sign in and sign out of multiple accounts, this feature was built specifically for you.
Now that Google Apps is being used more commonly for business, there is more use of Google services that require a sign in. If you have your own personal account, and a business one, you can see very quickly how single sign-on can save you time without having to constantly log out and log in to various accounts.
Now, when you go to your account settings page, you can see that there is an option to switch to single sign-on; right now the default is for it to be switched off.
You’ll then be shown an informational page about single sign-on.
Of note here is that there are a limited set of Google services that are currently offering single sign-on.
You are then required to check off some boxes to make sure that you understand what you’re doing.
Once you’ve saved the changes, you’ll notice that your account name in the upper right has become a link; you can click on it and sign into multiple accounts. You are then able to seamlessly switch between accounts by using this menu.
That’s going to save some time for sure.
UPDATE: At the time of this post the feature had not been rolled out to everyone; now the Gmail Blog is announcing everyone can use the feature.
$150 Tablet, $99 Netbook Arrive with Android – What’s Next?
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
Yesterday, Lilliputing reported that KMart was now carrying a $150 tablet loaded with Android. Today there’s another report that the retailer is also carrying a $99 netbook as well with the popular mobile operating system.
It’s hard to fathom what you would be able to do with such cheap devices, since they are not subsidized by a two year wireless plan the specifications for devices as these prices must be pretty bare compared with the ultra-powerful smartphones with Android 2.1 on the market today. Nevertheless, Engagdget reports that the $99 netbook came with a web browser, Gmail and Google Apps. Sounds like a nice little mobile device between a laptop and a smartphone.
Despite this, we’ll keep reporting about super cheap devices coming on the market, as this can only help the case for Chrome OS products, which are coming very soon. Although those devices are expected to be priced in the $300-$500 market.
