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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Google Chrome and Chrome OS
A nontechnical manual for groundbreaking technology.
"The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Google Chrome OS" presents readers with a clear overview of Google's free operating system-targeting users of netbook computers and allowing them to work primarily on the web- including how to send e-mail, work with pictures, save and manage files, use common office applications as well as more specialized programs, and deal with problems.
Available day-and-date with the software
Chrome OS will be free, making it very competitive with Windows 7 Google boasts that Chrome OS will start up and get the user onto the web in a few seconds, without having to contend with viruses, malware, and security updates
"The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Google Chrome OS" presents readers with a clear overview of Google's free operating system-targeting users of netbook computers and allowing them to work primarily on the web- including how to send e-mail, work with pictures, save and manage files, use common office applications as well as more specialized programs, and deal with problems.
Available day-and-date with the software
Chrome OS will be free, making it very competitive with Windows 7 Google boasts that Chrome OS will start up and get the user onto the web in a few seconds, without having to contend with viruses, malware, and security updates
- GenresTechnology
290 pages, Paperback
First published July 22, 2010
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June 18, 2011
The book was good for using the Chrome browser and using the Google app suite. It didn't assume background knowledge and even explained what the cloud is. Why did I rate it so low you ask? I picked up this book because there is a dearth of info on the Chrome OS. I did learn a little like you use your google password to sign into the chrome OS computer.
I was surprised at some basics being omitted like you can get a google account by going to your local library (rather than having to ask a friend.) A major thing I felt was missing was how to get online. It says you use wifi. Which is true. But my home wifi requires a key to be entered to connect and I didn't see anything in that space.
The Google app information covers the basics which is good and leaves out some "online only" features. Excel can't create a web form, but Google can and that is awesome.
I was originally thinking of rating the book as a 3. The reason I went lower isn't fair to the author. Google released the ChromeBook concept this week which runs Chrome OS directly. This means more people will be looking for basics from a Chrome OS perspective and the book doesn't cover the ChromeBook. I recognize that the ChromeBook didn't exist when the book was written which is why I say the review isn't fair to the author. If the ChromeBook is successful, it will affect future readers of the book which is why I harp on it.
I was surprised at some basics being omitted like you can get a google account by going to your local library (rather than having to ask a friend.) A major thing I felt was missing was how to get online. It says you use wifi. Which is true. But my home wifi requires a key to be entered to connect and I didn't see anything in that space.
The Google app information covers the basics which is good and leaves out some "online only" features. Excel can't create a web form, but Google can and that is awesome.
I was originally thinking of rating the book as a 3. The reason I went lower isn't fair to the author. Google released the ChromeBook concept this week which runs Chrome OS directly. This means more people will be looking for basics from a Chrome OS perspective and the book doesn't cover the ChromeBook. I recognize that the ChromeBook didn't exist when the book was written which is why I say the review isn't fair to the author. If the ChromeBook is successful, it will affect future readers of the book which is why I harp on it.
May 17, 2013
Not much to know about Chrome OS really. He gives you good tips for making up strong passwords however ( useful )
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