Google invites public to test its Chrome OS notebook

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Search giant says it's offering users a viable alternative to Windows and Mac

Google has ramped up its rivalry with Microsoft by announcing a public beta trial of a notebook that runs its own Chrome OS operating system. The Cr-48 notebook features a 12.1in screen, full-si...

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