How to Get Chrome OS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Build your own version using the source code and developer instructions within the Chromium OS Developer Guide here.

   These community built versions of Chrome OS are referred to by Google as Chromium OS.
   
   However, the end result is almost exactly the same as an official build of the operating system.
   
   Once you have used the instructions to compile the code and build your own version, you will be able to run it using a virtual machine.
   
   You can do this using software such as VMWare or VirtualBox, or simply boot the operating system from a USB drive, depending on your hardware and how you choose to compile the code.
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   Step 2: Lastly

   There are many open-source, community built versions of Chrome OS that are compiled from the source code provided by Google to developers.
   
   These builds are referred to as Chromium OS.
   
   These can be found by searching for “Chromium OS builds” using your search engine of choice.
   
   One of the most popular builds is available through developer Hexxeh.
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   Step 3: you can download Chromium OS.

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