Dell may test Google's Chrome OS
Dell on Friday said it would consider testing Google's upcoming Chrome operating system, but didn't commit to offering the Linux-based OS in future products. "Dell constantly assesses new technologies as part of managing our product development process and for consideration in future products," company spokesman David Frink said in an email.
Dell's absence was noticed in a list of PC makers that Google is working with to support the OS. The list included PC makers Hewlett-Packard, Acer, Lenovo and Asus. HP and Lenovo haven't yet committed to offering the product with future PCs.
Chrome is a thin version of a Linux-based operating system that is designed for people who mostly rely on the Web for computing. It is designed for devices like netbooks, which are low-cost computers designed to run basic computer applications like the web browser.
