Google Chrome OS (Stable) May Be Unleashed this November

The final stable version of Chrome OS could be out this November. TechCrunch has reported that developers are already testing the Chrome OS Release Candidate (RC), which means Google may finally announce the finished product no later than next month.
There are several hints that Google Chrome OS is on the horizon. One is the Chrome Web Store that will be launched this October. There is also the rumored Google tablet computer that may also be released in November. Lastly, developers are now busy working on the screensavers, login screens, highlight colors, and other user interface elements, which is a telltale sign that most of the important under-the-hood features are pretty much done.

TechCrunch has contacted Google for comments and here is their response:

“We are very happy with the progress of Google Chrome OS and expect devices will be available later this year. We’ll have more details to share at launch.”

This is pretty exciting news because I think Chrome OS is one of the keys to Linux world domination. I can't wait to get my hands on Chrome OS and probably the Google tablet computer.

Fedora 14 with SPICE, MeeGo support due in November

The Fedora project has announced the release of the Fedora 14 beta, code named “Laughlin.”

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General availability is expected in November, the open source project also announced.

The Fedora 14 beta incorporates support for the Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments (SPICE) framework, which was developed by Qumranet for the virtual desktop infrastructure. SPICE is an open source solution for integrating with virtual desktops.

Red Hat, sponsor of Fedora, acquired Qumranet two years ago.

The Fedora 14 beta also supports a number of other emerging technologies, including the Intelligent Platform Management (IPMI) interface for remote or powered-off server management, as well as D programming language support and Rakudo Star, an implementation of Perl 6, the project announced on Tuesday,

It also offers, the press release states:

Improved debugging and integration with existing tools to enhance Fedora as a RAD platformAlternative environments like Sugar, and software from the MeeGo projectThe next-generation systemd management for faster startup and on-demand loading and unloading of services is expected to be offered as a technology preview in Fedora 14, and is likely to become the default initialization system in Fedora 15

Paula Rooney is a Boston-based writer who has followed the tech industry for almost two decades.