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Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ

20.11.2009
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, . Some swear ; others are convinced it's . Love it or hate it, though, this puppy's one tough piece of software to ignore.

So what's Chrome OS all about, and what could do it for you? Here are some answers.

What is Google Chrome OS?

Google Chrome OS is a lightweight, cloud-based operating system for the first time this week.

How's it different from Windows 7?

Well, it won't feature any , to start (at least, as far as we know). But the primary difference is that Google Chrome OS is designed to operate entirely off of the Internet. That means you won't store data or run programs on the computer itself; rather, everything will Web-driven.