Chrome OS Beta channel has been updated to R12 release 0.12.433.38

Chrome OS is an open-source project that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.

Google has been updated Chrome OS Beta channel to R12 release 0.12.433.38 including the new Chrome 12 Beta, new trackpad, new flash player and several stability and functional improvements over the previous release.

What's new in Chrome OS Beta R12 release 0.12.433.38
Chrome OS Beta R12 release 0.12.433.38 contains the following security fixes:
  • Disallow root escalation by creating /var/lib/chromeos-aliases.conf and inserting commands. [Credit to Chrome OS Team (Sean Paul)].
  • Disallow modification of about:flags in Guest mode [Credit to Chrome OS Security Team (Jim Hebert)].
  • Multiple package updates (openssl, dbugs, pango, sudo, strongswan, acl, libxml2, dhcpd) [Credit to Chrome OS Security Team]

In addition to all Chrome 12 new features, there are several Chrome OS great improvements including:
  • File browser.
  • Shiny new look.
  • Improvements to GSM support.
  • Verizon activation improvements.
  • New Flash player.
  • Feedback link is now under the wrench menu ("Report an issue").
  • 3G connection to the carrier fixes.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity/Out of the Box fixes.
  • New trackpad and sensitivity setting adjusted.
  • Auto update engine and debugging improvements.
  • Power optimizations.
  • GTalk video/chat optimizations.
  • Improved on screen indicators: brightness, network status, update icon

Known issues:
This release contains several known issues including:
  • [Bug 15211] Angry Birds displays black screen in SD and HD version during intro video.
  • [Bug 14592] 3g Activation does not complete first try but succeeds on second after a workaround.
  • [Bug 13269] Chat window refuses to open, even if contacts list will.
  • [Bug 12671] Encountered the recovery screen upon resuming from suspend (hard reboot helps).
  • [Bug 15085] "He's Dead Jim" message while playing specific video in 720p

You can find a full list of fixes in ChromeOS R12 in the chromium-os bug tracker.

Source: Chrome OS Beta Channel Update

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