Administrator DKT27 Posted February 25, 2011 Administrator Share Posted February 25, 2011 Splashtop has announced in a press release that its Linux-based quick start operating system, previously only available as a quick start option in OEM machines, notably netbooks and notebooks, for the first time will be directly available to end users. This means, for example, that a Windows PC can have the Splashtop OS installed, and at boot time the user will be able to choose which OS will start. If the user only wants to browse the web, or use email, then it is claimed that choosing Splashtop will be the fastest option. The downloaded OS will be Splashtop-branded and known as Splashtop OS, version 1.0; previously OEMs have been able to give it their own branding, such as ASUS that branded it as "Express Gate" on high-end motherboards. Splashtop comes with support for a "wide array of PC models", and features little in the way of application support. It has a Chromium-based web browser and also Bing search. It also comes with certain key plugins, such as Adobe Flash, pre-installed. It is claimed that this allows a user to be able to access the web or "start typing a search query within seconds of turning on their computer." The browser also features one-click access to the Chrome Web Store, enabling easy access to "thousands of web apps, games, extensions and themes." The Splashtop OS, which is installable from Windows, is available to download; the source code is also available to download and is licensed under the GPL and LGPL. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the info...But I dont get it. Does it work stand alone. I mean if I've an old PC tht runs my old OS say xp and I want to completely remove xp and have only splashos. Can I do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Administrator Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the info...But I dont get it. Does it work stand alone. I mean if I've an old PC tht runs my old OS say xp and I want to completely remove xp and have only splashos. Can I do it?Technically, yes. But in real, no. Why? Cause having no Windows on the disk wont allow you to install this. You got to have any version of Windows to install it. I am yet to download this version (I had Asus Expressgate) to know whether the offer a boot disk or something than it's a different game altogether, but is unlikely.But, if you have SplashTop installed on your hard drive, but suddenly your OS (XP/7/Ubuntu/etc) isn't working or loading, then yes. It works without any need for any OS whatsoever. :)Personally, I don't find it too useful as I haven't got a need for it. But I do like to keep things as a backup if I cannot boot. :)As per one article I read, the new Splastop only takes 300MB HDD space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks mate for the info.Even i didnt find it tht useful. Eitherways my win crashes i use ubuntu cd boot to recover. So i guess splash is not for me too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1acc Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 DKT27 bro, have you got any offline installer? I tried hard but can't get it. :fear: At my internet speed 300 mb without disconnection is impossible. :frusty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKAMO Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the info. Will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Administrator Share Posted February 25, 2011 DKT27 bro, have you got any offline installer? I tried hard but can't get it. :fear: At my internet speed 300 mb without disconnection is impossible. :frusty:Sorry. I tried my best. Even tried going into restricted parts of their site and it's hoster. But somehow I cannot get an offline installer.But the good news is, the online installer wont stop or break a download after a DC. I get a DC almost every hour. So don't worry, it will resume the download after the DC. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1acc Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 DKT27 bro, have you got any offline installer? I tried hard but can't get it. :fear: At my internet speed 300 mb without disconnection is impossible. :frusty:Sorry. I tried my best. Even tried going into restricted parts of their site and it's hoster. But somehow I cannot get an offline installer.But the good news is, the online installer wont stop or break a download after a DC. I get a DC almost every hour. So don't worry, it will resume the download after the DC. ;)Thank U bro. :)+1 :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishwara Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I find the file here in my computer after i installed splashtopC:\ProgramData\Splashtop\Splashtop Software Updater\PROTODL03H0\Download\SplashtopOS.wcxFile name is SplashtopOS.wcx , its WCX extension.File size is 315MB.File: SplashtopOS.wcxCRC-32: c6e810edMD4: c39c93af097a08dc1579f0dd5cbfc583MD5: de5e1b60612f6c11db0f0e305ae71898SHA-1: 8fca360e03a1a348f7b5e9664d7810e0b8512a06I hope it may help some one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 26, 2011 Author Administrator Share Posted February 26, 2011 Well, I was able to get my hands on whole installer in TEMP. But 300MB is too much for my connection on just 25KB/s UL speed and regular DCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chaoticadult Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 This is nice that they have it from anyone to use. I'm currently have HP QuickWeb but I barely use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Has anyone actually ran or modified this ...? I have the small installer downloaded but not sure.. thing is to even try it on mine is risky since its long before this tech came to pass.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chaoticadult Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Has anyone actually ran or modified this ...? I have the small installer downloaded but not sure.. thing is to even try it on mine is risky since its long before this tech came to pass..I think I remember hearing that this would work on pcs released within the last three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Administrator Share Posted February 27, 2011 I ran it. But it's just like Google OS here. I see no apps or anything. Just Chrome window, taskbar and tray icons. I may have missed something cause I ran it for 5 mins or so. Asus Express Gate was far more better than this. Again, I may have missed something.Anyway, I think you'll be able to run it just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1acc Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I ran it. But it's just like Google OS here. I see no apps or anything. Just Chrome window, taskbar and tray icons. I may have missed something cause I ran it for 5 mins or so. Asus Express Gate was far more better than this. Again, I may have missed something.Anyway, I think you'll be able to run it just fine.Just a chrome ( sorry, chromium) browser. nothing else. I don't think its beneficial for us. Because, 'nsaners' can't end up in just random surfing. We need a complete work environment. :rolleyes: PS: I already tested it. If no other people requests you, no need to take the pain of uploading offline installer. :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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