Chrome OS Linux

Chrome OS Linux is a brand new free operating system built around the revolutionary Google Chrome browser. The aim of this OS is to provide a lightweight Linux distribution for the best web browsing experience.

This is a gift for the users of Google and its products. This OS comes with chrome browser, Picassa Album and many other Google softwares. So we can say its a perfect google solution for the users to enjoy its features. It is built using open suse studio.  

for more details please do visit the following link.  

http://getchrome.eu/index.php

My Review:

1) Who can use this tool?

a) Any one who wants to work on OS filled with google apps then this is the perfect choice.

2) Is it a free ware?

a)  Yes, its a freeware and can also be used for both personal and commercial purpose.

3) Have you used this tool?

a) Yes. I have installed it as a virtual machine on my windows host machine.

4) How to use this tool?

a) Just download the installer and use it as a native OS on your notebook or pc. You can also install it as a virtual machine on any other host machine.

5)How do you rate this tool?

a) 3/5 (overall).

Download:

http://getchrome.eu/download.php

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Sid

Ubuntu OS

Ubuntu is a fast, secure and easy-to-use operating system used by millions of people around the world. Enjoy the simplicity of Ubuntu's stylish, intuitive interface. Fast, secure and with thousands of apps to choose from, Ubuntu gives you a clean and streamlined experience that you can really make your own. And now you can even decide how you want it to look. Simply choose between our new and classic desktop experiences.Some of the cool features of Ubuntu include

• Office applications

• Web browsing

• Managing photos and videos

• Social networking and Email configuring

• Music and Mobile

• Security 

• Ubuntu software center

• Ubuntu one

  For more details please do visit the following web link. http://www.ubuntu.com/
   

   

 

My Review:

1) Who can use this tool?

a) Any one who wants to try working on a good Linux version.

2) Is it a free ware?

a)  Yes, its a freeware and can also be used for both personal and commercial purpose.

3) Have you used this tool?

a) Yes. I have been using this tool since couple of months.

4) How to use this tool?

a) Just download the installer it as a native OS on your notebook or pc. Varies versions of Ubuntu installers are available on the net. Can install it and use (or) just run from a cd / usb stick (or) install on a windows. machine.

5)How do you rate this tool?

a) 4/5 (overall).

Download:

http://www.ubuntu.com/download

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Sid

Virtual Box

 

VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2. See "About VirtualBox" for an introduction. 

Presently, VirtualBox runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Solaris hosts and supports a large number of guest operating systems including but not limited to Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4 and 2.6), Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD. 

VirtualBox is being actively developed with frequent releases and has an ever growing list of features, supported guest operating systems and platforms it runs on. VirtualBox is a community effort backed by a dedicated company: everyone is encouraged to contribute while Oracle ensures the product always meets professional quality criteria.

For more details please do visit the following web link.

http://www.virtualbox.org/

My Review:

1) Who can use this tool?

a) Any one who is interested to work on cross platforms parallelly on the same hardware can make use of this tool.

2) Is it a free ware?

a)  Yes, its a freeware and can also be used for both personal and commercial purpose.

3) Have you used this tool?

a) Yes. I have been using this tool since couple of months.

4) How to use this tool?

a) Just download the installer and install it in your PC.Once done run the app and you are ready to go for creating virtual machines.There are docs that explain in detail for using this.

5)How do you rate this tool?

a) 5/5 (overall).

Download:

http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

http://filehippo.com/download_virtualbox/

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Sid