Google's Chrome OS May Fail Even as It Changes Computing Forever

The Google Chrome OS is destined to redefine the desktop operating system, but it might just fall flat on its face as it does so.
Tom Spring, PC World
Google says it is working on an operating system designed for netbooks that boots in seconds, is impervious to viruses, and is designed to run Web-based applications really well. What's not to like? Plenty--if you're the number one software maker, Microsoft. Expect a showdown. Google faces an uphill battle rolling out its operating system, Chrome OS. The irony is, Google may not care if Chrome OS succeeds or fails. Here's why.