7 Reasons Why Google Chrome OS won't replace Windows

[Leo05]

Here's why Chrome OS won't be replacing Windows anytime soon.

Chrome OS is a hardware platform
Chrome will have very specific platform requirements. It won’t run on machines with physical hard drives, only SSDs. Only certain Wi-Fi chipsets will be supported.



There is no Desktop!
If you've used the Chrome browser, Chrome OS will look very familiar to you. The browser window is your web interface, file explorer, and web app launcher.



Data is Stored in the Cloud
While the user can save data locally, whether it's photos, videos, etc, everything in the user's /home folder is synced to the cloud. The local copy is just a cache, presumably to allow you to use the netbook offline or where there's poor Internet.



No App Installtion
Users don't have access to the root folders of the machine. You won't be able to install applications on the OS, but there will be a plugin/extension architecture, presumably that works with extensions similar to the Chrome browser.


It is basically for Secondary Computers
Google doesn't anticipate Chrome OS being used on your desktop PCs (at least, not yet). Dual-boot will not be possible, and it won't work with your third-party peripherals that use non-standard drivers. Keyboards, mice, and USB hard drives will work, but it's extremely unlikely that you'll be able to sync your iPhone with Chrome OS.

Chrome OS Runs Web Apps Only
The only native app for Chrome OS is the browser. There's no mail application, no control panels, no application launcher outside of the browser.



Chrome is more like a TV than a Computer
It's instant-on, cold booting in about 7 seconds, and on the desktop about 3 seconds after that. This is why they're using a unique platform, so they control the hardware and software and can get performance and experience they need.

YouTube - What is Google Chrome OS?

Source: 8 Things You Need to Know about Chrome OS | Maximum PC

[crippler]

Chrome will suck donkey balls... Apple will always be a back bencher and *nix will be churning out robots in next 10 years.... Windows 7 FTW

[Filthy Fish]

Originally Posted by crippler

Chrome will suck donkey balls... Apple will always be a back bencher and *nix will be churning out robots in next 10 years.... Windows 7 FTW

Linux would like to have a word with you

[Leo05]

Windows7 FTW

[crippler]

Originally Posted by Filthy Fish

Linux would like to have a word with you

Linux can go suck his own Kernel's balls...

[kayawish24]

what about 7 Reasons Why ATI GPUz won't replace Nvidia GPUz ?

[Dr.Farhan]

^^ cuz there donot EXIST such reasons.. and wont everr....

Google doesn't anticipate Chrome OS being used on your desktop PCs (at least, not yet

thats why chrome will be success, cuz its not your PRIMARY OS.. Windows will always be a primary OS...as a secondary OS, it has no competition, it will only get better with time, and just like chrome browser was bugged at launched but fastest ever right now, andriod was super lame when launched but a worthy contender right now, chrome OS will surely take a big piece of OS pie..

[SiB]

If they decide to give the option of dual-boot in near future, it might work! And I might consider running it parallel to Windows 7 (bad ass).

But for the time being, I'll keep some distance from it.

That being said, a person with a netbook can achieve much better result/experience with Chrome OS because of its speed. Though, netbooks are for just browsing and checking e-mails etc...

[Leo05]

thoughts!