Google didn't do a good job at explaining the intended use of
Chrome OS and many people wondered if Google's operating system
is an alternative to Windows. The goal is 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".
Here are the initial use cases for Chrome OS: * Computing on the
couch * Use as a lightweight, secondary work computer *
Borrowing a device for use in coffee shops and libraries *
Sharing a second computer among family members For now, Chrome
OS is not designed to be your main operating system. It's just a
fast way to get online, a simplified operating system that
removes unnecessary software and opens the browser in a few
seconds. If Google Chrome loads almost instantly, why not build
an operating system that boots fast and doesn't slow down the
browser? Even though developers can view its source code and
compile it, Chrome OS won't be available for download because it
requires a special hardware