Google Takes Google Update Open Source

Google Update, which is now being referred to as Omaha, is a program that installs requested software and keeps it up to date. It comes with Google products like Google Chrome and Google Earth for Windows.

"Use of Omaha allows us to add features seamlessly and address any bugs or security problems, all without concern that these updates will disrupt our users," says Google. "Omaha allowed us to ship 12 versions of Chrome beta in 4 months, without requiring Chrome users to work hard to keep their browsers up to date. Such behavior is very useful for new features, but essential for security vulnerabilities."

Google has made Omaha open source. One reason for this is to keep it transparent. The company wants people to be able to tell just what is happening on their machine.

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