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The beta release of a new Linux OS by the SUSE Studio seems to be trending up on Twitter and has created a lot of buzz already.
The OS, which is named as the Chrome OS, is actually only a Linux distribution built using the developer version of the Google Chrome web-browser for Linux at it's core and is not by Google.

The Chrome OS by SuSE, which comes pre-installed with the Chrome web browser should not be confused with the Google Chrome OS which will be available for download in 2010 after an official announcement by Google. Below is a screenshot of the Chrome OS by SUSE.



Like any other Linux distribution, the Chrome OS by SUSE can be downloaded for free. Unfortunately! a Live-CD version is not available.
To try it out, head on to this page and follow the instructions. Please note that it's not the official Google Chrome OS which was promised by Google in June this year.

For those who love open-source and simply don't want to try Windows 7 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard, we have the new build of Ubuntu 9.10 named as Karmic Koala.
Karmic Koala is the 11th build of the popular Linux-based distribution and promises a new stable environment to it's users.

Ubuntu 9.10 features a redesigned, faster boot and login experience, a revamped audio framework, and improved 3G broadband connectivity, all of which contribute to a first-class user experience. Furthermore, the innovative '100 Paper Cuts' initiative organised with the Ubuntu Community allowed users to nominate minor annoyances that impacted their enjoyment of the platform.

The most noticeable two new additions to the Ubuntu platform have been the Ubuntu One and the Ubuntu Software Center. The former is an umbrella name for an exciting suite of online services which provides an enhanced desktop experience, simplifies backup, synchronisation while the later is a repo that provides better information to users about all the software.
For developers, Ubuntu now have a simplified toolset called 'Quickly' which makes it fun and easy by automating many of the mundane tasks involved in programming. Pidgin has been replaced by Empathy as the default IM client on all flavors of Ubuntu Karmic Koala.
Ready to try Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala? Download it now

Mozilla has released the beta of the upcoming version of the Firefox web browser.
Firefox 3.6 beta will be the smallest upgrade Mozilla has released to date. It is built on the Gecko 1.9.2 web rendering engine and containins many improvements for web developers and add-on developers.
The most significant new change in this new version has been the addition of Personas to the core of Firefox. This will allow users to change the appearance of the browser with a single click, without having to separately install the add-on.


The major new features in this release are posted below:

• Firefox 3.6 will alert users about out of date plugins to keep them safe.
• Open, native video can now be displayed full screen.
• Improved JavaScript performance, overall browser responsiveness and startup time.

For the curious minds, here is a list of the many new features in Firefox 3.6.
Ready to test the new beta? download it from Mozilla. Available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Opera is no doubt one of the most sophisticated web-browsers for mobiles and smartphones, and it just got a whole lot better for Nokia phones.

The new Opera 10 Mobile beta for Nokia and symbian smartphones brings a whole new generation of mobile browsing to life, all with some new features and a totally new interface.
The crisp, new look introduces the Speed Dial, tabbed browsing and the always convenient password manager to Opera Mobile. Opera Mobile 10 beta is optimized for both touchscreen and keypad-style navigation. Here is what the new Opera 10 Mobile beta looks on the Nokia N97.



The major focus was put on performance and that's what makes this release twice as faster than its predecessor. Opera Turbo is also integrated, saving end users both time and money with its server-side compression technology.

For those not having a smartphone, they can still download Opera Mini 5 Beta to play around with almost the same features.

Visual Tabs and Turbo mode browsing are two of the very unique features in Opera 10.
Read below for more.

• Exclusive Opera Turbo compression boosts slow connection speeds.
• Innovative visual tabs displays Web sites in thumbnails.
• Intuitive, sleek design.
• Easy-to-personalize Speed Dial visual bookmarks.
• Everything built-in, no need for extensions.

There’s some new information about Microsoft Office 2010, the next version of Microsoft Office that will also have a web component similar to Google Docs.
1. Microsoft will replace Microsoft Works with a trimmed down and ad-supported version of Microsoft Office called the Office 2010 starter edition.
2. The starter edition of Office 2010 will have Word and Excel programs and it will only be available with new PCs.
3. The public beta of Office 2010 will start later this year  though you can try Office Web Apps now itself.
4. Office 2010 will be available in three editions – Office Home and Student 2010, Office Home and Business 2010, or Office Professional 2010 (looks like they killed the Ultimate edition).
5. Click-to-Run is a new feature that will make it easier for you to try Microsoft Office 2010 on an existing PC. It will automatically install software patches when connected to the Internet and, since it uses virtualization, you’ll be able install multiple versions of Microsoft Office on the same computer side-by-side.