7 Reasons Why Google Chrome OS won't replace Windows

Here's why Chrome OS won't be replacing Windows anytime soon.



Chrome OS is a hardware platform
Chrome will have very specific platform requirements. It won’t run on machines with physical hard drives, only SSDs. Only certain Wi-Fi chipsets will be supported.

There is no Desktop!
If you've used the Chrome browser, Chrome OS will look very familiar to you. The browser window is your web interface, file explorer, and web app launcher.

Data is Stored in the Cloud
While the user can save data locally, whether it's photos, videos, etc, everything in the user's /home folder is synced to the cloud. The local copy is just a cache, presumably to allow you to use the netbook offline or where there's poor Internet.

No App Installation
Users don't have access to the root folders of the machine. You won't be able to install applications on the OS, but there will be a plug-in/extension architecture, presumably that works with extensions similar to the Chrome browser.

It is basically for Secondary Computers
Google doesn't anticipate Chrome OS being used on your desktop PCs (at least, not yet). Dual-boot will not be possible, and it won't work with your third-party peripherals that use non-standard drivers. Keyboards, mice, and USB hard drives will work, but it's extremely unlikely that you'll be able to sync your iPhone with Chrome OS.

Chrome OS Runs Web Apps Only
The only native app for Chrome OS is the browser. There's no mail application, no control panels, no application launcher outside of the browser.

Chrome is more like a TV than a Computer
It's instant-on, cold booting in about 7 seconds, and on the desktop about 3 seconds after that. This is why they're using a unique platform, so they control the hardware and software and can get performance and experience they need.

Solaris Operating System How to Quickly Install the Solaris 10 OS on x86 Systems

Check the Hardware Compatibility List

The first step before the installation process is to verify that the system to be installed is on the hardware compatibility list located at: http://www.sun.com/bigadmin/hcl/.
Note: The term "x86" refers to the family of 32-bit x86-compatible architecture and 64-bit AMD64 and Intel 64.

Basic System Requirements

Verify the computer system meets the following requirements.
NOTE: The requirements below are recommended minimums.

While it is possible to install the Solaris OS on a system with less disk capacity and CPU speed, it is not recommended.

• Minimum 1024 MB of physical RAM
• Minimum 10 GB of available hard drive space
• Minimum 400 MHz CPU speed
• DVD or CD-ROM drive
• Attached monitor or integrated display

For more information on Solaris System requirements, visit http://www.sun.com/solaris/specs.jsp. For a catalog of the more than 5000 Solaris-ready applications and solutions, please visit http://sun.com/bigadmin/apps.

Obtaining Media for the x86 Platform

The Solaris 10 5/09 OS release is available via download from the Sun Web site.

1. Go to http://sun.com/solaris/ and click on the Solaris logo if you want to obtain information about the Solaris 10 5/09 OS; if not, proceed to step 2.
2. Go to http://sun.com/solaris/get.jsp to begin the download process.
3. Choose Solaris 10 on the list of available downloads.
4. Click on the appropriate media format (Solaris for x86 systems).
5. Register at the Sun Download Center, if you have not already done so.
6. Answer the short questionnaire.
7. Read and accept the license agreement.
8. Download and burn the CDs or DVDs.

See the Solaris 10 Self Help FAQs located at http://www.sun.com/solaris/self_help.jsp for additional guidance, instruction, and tips on downloading the Solaris 10 OS or burning installation CD and DVD media.

Power Up and Media Boot

If you don't want to substitute your current operating system and instead you want to run Solaris as a guest OS or Virtual Machine, please download and install xVM VirtualBox for free from http://www.virtualbox.org.

The following procedure can be used to install Solaris 10 5/09 on a new or used system.

1. Power up the system and insert the first installation CD or DVD into the drive tray.
2. Restart the system.
3. If the system appears to be booting from the hard disk and the Solaris OS installer does not start, power cycle the system (power cycle is shutting down the power on the system and then restarting the system). As the system begins to boot, enter setup mode. Typically, the system displays a message indicating which key to press (such as "Enter F2 to enter setup", although the key to press varies by manufacturer; the ESC and F12 keys are other common options.) If you miss the message, simply restart the system a couple of times until you are able to view it.
4. Once in setup mode, specify the boot device for the system. This example specifies the CD or DVD drive as the boot device. To do so, find the list that describes boot order and re-order as needed to ensure the CD or DVD drive appears first on the list. The system should then boot from the CD or DVD drive to start the install process.
   
   
   
   
   

Installing the Solaris 10 5/09 Operating System

Identifying the Console

The next step in the installation process is to select the type of console for the hardware on which the Solaris OS is being installed. Use the arrow keys to select the version of the Solaris OS that matches the hardware configuration. For most x86 systems, use the default selection.

Press the ENTER key and boot the version of operating system selected. The highlighted entry boots in 60 seconds even if a key is not pressed.

Note: Prompts do not appear during the boot process. If a selection is not made, the screen times out and the system automatically boots the Solaris OS.

Selecting the Type of Installation

After the ENTER key is pressed or the counter times out, a series of dots will run on the screen and you will see the basic device configuration message along with a menu with six installation options.

Before this new counter times out, select option 3 to install Solaris 10 5/09 from the beginning using Solaris ZFS as the root file system. You can get more information on ZFS from http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/zfs.jsp.

Note: If you don't want to use ZFS as your root filesystem, you can use option 1. Please refer to the previous version of this "How To Guide."

Once option 3 is selected, you'll see the following screen with some information regarding your hardware. Keep in mind that the hardware information displayed (such as "nge0") may differ from the exact data displayed below and that each step can take up to a couple of minutes to complete:

After a few seconds, you are presented with the keyboard layout configuration in case you don't have a standard keyboard or if you have a localized keyboard. If you have a US keyboard, press the [F2] key; if not, select the right language using the arrow keys to move up or down, make your selection with the [space bar] and then press [F2] to continue.

Immediately, you'll see the following message. Press ENTER to continue.

System Configuration

A series of screens guides you through the Solaris OS configuration process.
Note: The graphical screens require a mouse to be rolled over the window in order to answer questions posed throughout the configuration process.

1. After you press ENTER, the system configuration process will start through a series of windows. Please roll the mouse over the window, click the mouse, then press ENTER to continue.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Select a language for the system.
   
   
   
   
   
3. A new window, the Solaris Install Console, appears in the bottom-right corner. This window is used to display pertinent installation messages. Another window appears in which the Solaris OS installation questions should be answered. Press [F2] to continue.
   
   
   
   
   
4. The system identification process begins. Press [F2] to continue:.
   
   
   
   
   
5. The Network Connectivity window appears. Use the default answer, (unless you don't have a network) and press [F2] to continue.
   
   
   
   
   
6. The DHCP selection appears. For most cases, just select DHCP for your network configuration using the arrow keys and the space bar to make the selection and then press [F2] to continue.
   
   
   
   
   
7. The IPv6 window appears. Just use the default and press [F2] to continue.
   
   
   
   
   
8. The Confirmation window appears. If you agree with your selections, press [F2] to continue; if not, press [F4] and the process will go back to step 5.
   
   
   
   
   
9. The Security Policy window appears. Use the default for No Kerberos configuration, then press [F2] to continue.
   
   
   
   
   
10. For confirmation of your policy selection, press [F2] and continue to the next screen.
    
    
    
    
    
11. The Name Service window appears. Select NONE using the arrow keys and pressing the space bar to select, then press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
12. For confirmation of your selection, press [F2] and continue to the next screen.
    
    
    
    
    
13. The NFSv4 domain name window appears. Let the system use the default option and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
14. For confirmation of your selection, press [F2] to continue to the next screen.
    
    
    
    
    
15. The Time Zone window appears. Next, set the time zone for the system. This example sets the Americas time zone. Use the arrow keys and the space bar to make the selection, then press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
16. Time Zone cont'd. Set the United States Country & Region, then press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
17. Time Zone cont'd. Set the Pacific Time, then press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
18. Set current date and time. Use arrow keys and keyboard to change the proposed date and time, then press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
19. To confirm your selection, press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
20. The Root Password window appears. Set the root password. Note the password typed remains invisible. Re-enter the password in the second box and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
21. The Network Services window appears. Click [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
22. The Remote Services window appears. In this window, you can choose a "Secure by default" Solaris installation, but afterwards individual services should be enabled. If you are unsure of your type of installation, follow the default "Yes" to enable all remote services and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
23. The Install Progress window appears. Wait for a few minutes while Solaris installs on your system. After the installation is completed, the system will reboot automatically and will start the Solaris OS. Remember that in some cases, you will have to eject the media manually.
    
    
    
    
    
24. The Eject CD/DVD window appears. Use the default. Press [F2] to continue; the system will automatically eject the media after installation.
    
    
    
    
    
25. The Reboot After Installation window appears. Use the default, press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
26. The Confirmation window appears; press [F2] to continue. In some cases, the system will not be able to eject the media after installation. Be sure to eject it manually to avoid starting the installation process again; if after the installation your system didn't eject the media and the install process started again, you can simply reboot your system. During the boot process, eject the media and the system will boot from the hard disk using the freshly installed Solaris 10 image.
    
    
    
    
    
27. The License window appears. Please read the Solaris License Agreement, and if you agree, press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
28. The Geographic Regions window appears. To add support for other regions, select the desired region; if not, press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
29. The System Locale window appears. Press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
30. The Selection of Additional Products window appears. Press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
31. The Root File System selection window appears. Select ZFS and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
32. The Software Selection window appears. Use the default and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
33. The Disk Selection window appears. Use the default and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
34. The ZFS Configuration window appears. Use the default and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
35. The Remote Mounts window appears. Use the default and press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
36. The Profile window appears. On this window, you can see a technical description of how Solaris will be installed on your system. Press [F2] to continue.
    
    
    
    
    
37. The Install Progress window appears. Wait for a few minutes while Solaris installs on your system. After the installation is completed, the system will reboot automatically and will start the Solaris OS. Remember that in some cases, you will have to eject the media manually.
    
    
    
    
    
38. Now you have successfully installed Solaris 10 5/09 on your system. Login using the root user and the password you assigned on step 19.
    
    
    
    
    

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Intel® Core™ i7 Home › Press Room › News Releases › Intel Launches Fastest Processor on the Planet Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Provides Performance

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Provides Performance on Demand, Adds 'Turbo Boost' and 'Hyper-Threading' Technologies

		The news -- Intel Corporation introduced its most advanced desktop processor ever, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor. The Core i7 processor is the first member of a new family of Nehalem processor designs and is the most sophisticated ever built, with new technologies that boost performance on demand and maximize data throughput. The Core i7 processor speeds video editing, immersive games and other popular Internet and computer activities by up to 40 percent without increasing power consumption. A smarter way to work and play -- With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that applies processing power dynamically when needed most, the new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They�re the best desktop processors on the planet. Multitask applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation. Experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, which maximizes performance to match your workload. Shatter your limits -- It�s time for digital content creation that�s limited only by your imagination. Experience total creative freedom with the power to encode video up to 40% faster. And enjoy incredible performance on other multimedia tasks like image rendering, photo retouching, and editing.

Intel Launches Fastest Processor on the Planet

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Provides Performance on Demand, Adds 'Turbo Boost' and 'Hyper-Threading' Technologies

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2008 - Intel Corporation introduced its most advanced desktop processor ever, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor. The Core i7 processor is the first member of a new family of Nehalem processor designs and is the most sophisticated ever built, with new technologies that boost performance on demand and maximize data throughput. The Core i7 processor speeds video editing, immersive games and other popular Internet and computer activities by up to 40 percent without increasing power consumption.

Broadly heralded by the computing industry as a technical marvel, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor holds a new world record of 117 for the SPECint_base_rate2006* benchmark test that measures the performance of a processor. This is the first time ever for any single processor to exceed a score of 100 points.

"Intel has delivered the fastest desktop processor on Earth to the most demanding users on Earth, the ones who are using their PCs for video, gaming and music," said Patrick Gelsinger, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Digital Enterprise Group. "When you couple what is Intel's biggest leap in chip design with other incredible innovations like Intel's solid state drives, the Core i7 processor has redefined the computer of tomorrow."

Tech Web sites have been extremely positive in their product reviews. Anandtech states that "Core i7 continues to fuel Intel's beacon of performance." "The Core i7 is everything they promised it would be," says PC Perspective. "Nehalem is a masterpiece," says the Lost Circuits Web site. The Tech Report calls it "one of the most consequential shifts in the industry."

Intel's unique Turbo Boost Technology accelerates performance to match a computer user's needs and workloads. Through a sophisticated on-die power control unit and using new "power gate" transistors based on Intel's advanced 45 nanometer, high-k metal gate manufacturing process, Turbo Boost automatically adjusts the clock speed of one or more of the four individual processing cores for single- and multi-threaded applications to boost performance, without increasing power consumption. The Core i7 also has the latest Intel power-saving technologies, allowing desktops to go into sleep states formerly reserved for Intel-based notebooks.

The Core i7 processor more than doubles the memory bandwidth of previous Intel "Extreme" platforms, speeding the transfer of computer bits and bites in and out of the processor with Intel® Quickpath Technology. Designed with Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology, the processor also allows multiple computing threads to run simultaneously, effectively enabling it to do two things at once. As a result, the Core i7 quad-core processor delivers 8-threaded performance.

The Intel Core i7 processor also offers unrivaled performance for immersive 3-D games - over 40 percent faster than previous Intel high-performance processors on both the 3DMark Vantage CPU* physics and AI tests, popular industry computer benchmarks that measure gaming performance. The Extreme Edition uses 8 threads to run games with advanced artificial intelligence and physics to make games act and feel real.

The Intel® Core™ i7 processors and Intel® X58 Express Chipset-based Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO Extreme Series are for sale immediately from several computer manufacturers online and in retail stores, as well as a boxed retail product via channel online sales.

The Core i7 processor is the first member of the Intel Nehalem microarchitecture family; server and mobile product versions will be in production later. Each Core i7 processor features an 8 MB level 3 cache and three channels of DDR3 1066 memory to deliver the best memory performance of any desktop platform. Intel's top performance processor, the Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition, also removes overspeed protection, allowing Intel's knowledgeable customers or hobbyists to further increase the chip's speed.

Product Information and Pricing:

Processor Clock Speed (GHz) Price QPI Speed (GT/sec) Cache Memory Speed Support TDP Processor Generation Intel® Core™ i7-965 Extreme Edition 3.20 $999 6.4 8 MB DDR3-1066 130W New Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture (Nehalem) 45nm Intel® Core™ i7- 940 2.93 $562 4.8 Intel® Core™ i7- 920 2.66 $284 4.8

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