It is great that Google is entering the desktop Linux scene, but check out this comparison to see what is already available today. <table border="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width:50%;" valign="top"> <h2>Google Chrome OS</h2> <ul> 	<li>Available: 2010</li> 	<li>Kernel: Linux</li> 	<li>Browser: Google Chrome</li> 	<li>Bootup time: Seconds.</li> 	<li>We won't have to worry about viruses.</li> 	<li><a href="http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/introducing-google-chrome-os.html">Visit the source of this information</a></li> </ul> </td><td style="padding-right:18px;" valign="top">&nbsp;</td><td style="width:50%;" valign="top"> <h2>Xandros Presto</h2> <ul> 	<li>Available: Now</li> 	<li>Kernel: Linux</li> 	<li>Browser: Firefox</li> 	<li>Bootup time: Seconds.</li> 	<li>Comes with a price. (Free trial available)</li> 	<li><a href="http://www.prestomypc.com/" target="_blank">Visit Website</a></li> </ul> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Google Chrome OS vs Xandros Presto

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