Google Chrome Operating System

[leinad31]

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.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbook

Yes, users prefer the familiar over something totally new. I did say that it was in addition to what was already mentioned. If it could be pinned exactly on only one factor then Google just has to throw money at that one factor to succeed.

The latest post was meant to show that already in a difficult position (going after laptop/desktop users market), in going solo on this project and with no vendor partnerships to market the product then it will definitely be difficult for Google even if the OS is good.

It should also be worth mentioning that MS was forced to extend XP so that other OS won't have the chance to get a foothold. After all once Joe/Jane realizes it isn't so hard to transfer....