Definitions

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  • adjective computing, graphical user interface Without chrome (basic visual elements).
  • adjective Lacking chromium plating.

Etymologies

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chrome +‎ -less

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Examples

  • In general the interface uses an 'app bar' of icons and commands at the bottom of the screen rather than menus (what Microsoft calls the 'chromeless' interface) or press-and-hold context menus, but the software does support press-and-hold - on the Start screen this gives you Zune HD-style heart and broken heart icons for adding and removing tiles.

    ZDNet UK Highlights 2010

  • Another way Microsoft refers to the look is "chromeless," which can best be witnessed in the clean, sharp "tiles" which dominate the home screen, completely lacking in any real world-inspired bevels, drop shadows, curves or textures, or the

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • In particular, the Zune player and FM Radio screens look very close to those seen on the KIN, but you can easily recognize the two platforms 'common UI heritage in many of the screens - especially in the iconography used and the "chromeless" on-screen controls.

    MobileBurn.com 2010

  • In general the interface uses an 'app bar' of icons and commands at the bottom of the screen rather than menus (what Microsoft calls the 'chromeless' interface) or press-and-hold context menus, but the software does support press-and-hold - on the Start screen this gives you Zune HD-style heart and broken heart icons for adding and removing tiles.

    ZDNet UK Highlights 2010

  • In particular, the Zune player and FM Radio screens look very close to those seen on the KIN, but you can easily recognize the two platforms 'common UI heritage in many of the screens - especially in the iconography used and the "chromeless" on-screen controls.

    MobileBurn.com 2010

  • At the defeat of Poland, ministerial motorcades were suddenly observed at all hours of the night, putting in at "The White Visitation," silent as sloops, exhausts well muffled-chromeless black machinery that shone if there were starlight, and otherwise enjoyed the camouflage of a face about to be remembered, but through the act of memory fading too far ....

    Gravity's Rainbow Pynchon, Thomas 1978

  • Aurich did have one useful tip for iPhone users wanting to give it a spin: make the link into a homescreen bookmark so that it can be used with the chromeless Safari, for a more authentic experience.

    Ars Technica Peter Bright 2011

  • We wanted to talk some about Metro style browsing and the work we have done to deliver a truly chromeless browsing experience.

    Site Home Steven Sinofsky 2011

  • Lots of stuff: I can't think of a concise way to describe the many features that have been released so here's a rundown of a lot of stuff: chromeless player templates, built-in player sharing to Twitter and Facebook, player performance enchancements, cue point editing with video preview, additional VAST support, and a lot more that you can find in the links above.

    fullasagoog.com full roast blend Deitte 2010

  • Lots of stuff: I can't think of a concise way to describe the many features that have been released so here's a rundown of a lot of stuff: chromeless player templates, built-in player sharing to Twitter and Facebook, player performance enchancements, cue point editing with video preview, additional VAST support, and a lot more that you can find in the links above.

    fullasagoog.com full roast blend Deitte 2010

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