Word of the Day: Google Chromium

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Google Chromium Google Chromium is an open source project that was initiated to make source code for the Chrome OS and the Chrome browser available to developers. According to Google, the OS project seeks to optimize the experience for users who spend most of their computing time on the web, while the browser project seeks to improve the browser's speed, stability and security. Chromium OS is an open source, Linux-based version of Chrome. The Chromium operating system is not offered commercially, but developers can download code and make their own Chromium builds available for use by others. The code provided through the project website always includes the most recent Chrome features and updates. Developers can also add features to their own Chromium builds. Like Chromium OS, the Chromium browser is offered to developers in order to further develop its Chrome counterpart. The Chromium browser has a stripped-down user interface and includes development tools and an integrated task manager. The Google Chromium website offers a learning channel and provides a discussion forum for developers who want to contribute to the projects, as well as downloads, documentation and code. A Chromium blog provides developers with news and development updates. Quote of the Day "Google draws its source code for Chrome from the Chromium project once it is happy with the stability and functionalities of features in production." - Adrian Bridgwater   Trending Terms open source Chrome browser Chrome Remote Desktop source code Chromebook hotword   Learning Center The Symantec-Google feud can't be swept under the rug The Symantec-Google feud regarding the antivirus vendor's web certificate practices appears to be over. But that doesn't mean it should be minimized or ignored. Hijacked Chrome extensions infect millions of users Eight hijacked Chrome extensions were used to infect more than four million users. Plus, Cloudflare ignites debate over freedom of speech, and more. Google open sources Chromium browser bug tracker Google has moved Monorail -- the bug tracker used by the Chromium open source browser -- to a newly open sourced status. Google Chrome OS vs. Chromium OS: Understanding the difference Google Chromebooks, the Chrome OS and Chromium OS all support HTML5 and new RDP clients. Learn the differences here. Risk & Repeat: Google slams Symantec certificates This Risk & Repeat podcast examines the dispute between Symantec and Google regarding claims of 30,000 mis-issued Symantec certificates over several years. Your favorite Chrome extensions -- can you help? We want to know about your favorite Chrome extensions. What extensions do you find most useful for productivity, security, browsing, etc.?   Send the extensions you can't live without to editor@whatis.com   We'll be sharing what we learn!   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.