Intel is helping to develop Google’s new Chrome operating system, and has been privy to the project for some time, according to Nick Knupffer, spokesman for Intel. Knupffer confirmed that Intel is working on the Microsoft Windows competitor, saying: ?We work with Google on a variety of projects, including elements of this one. We welcome Google’s move here.?
Multiple operating systems, including Windows, Apple’s Mac OS X and Linux, already run on Intel’s processors. However, with sales of PCs expected to fall by up to 12% this year, the company is believed to be keen to expand into netbooks, handhelds and consumer electronics. CEO Paul Otellini says: ?This is where we think the growth opportunity is for us.?
Google plans to release its free operating system, based on its Chrome web browser, by the second half of 2010. The system will initially run on netbooks, although the company hopes to port it on to desktop PCs.
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