Google Chrome Operating System

[Lord Orwell]

In addition to what was already mentioned, Google OS will also have to address OEM barrier since target user market is content with a subnotebook that works...they won't be technically savvy enough to consider replacing an OS that already provides what they need, and they already paid for it so why incur additional cost.

i hate to disagree, but the netbook sales disagree with what you said here.
Originally netbooks came with linux installed, and sales were sluggish. Since you can now get an xp license if you are an oem and installing it on a netbook for a mere $5, there is no longer any reason for manufacturers to rock the boat here. Now that netbooks come with the familiar windows os, people are lining up to buy a brand-new portable computer compatible with most of the software they already own for a mere $199. Do you really think they would line up as much if it ran cell phone applications?

also it is interesting to note that the links you posted reference xp and there is a version of 7 designed for netbooks.