Google reportedly is two years into a plan to consolidate the Chrome operating system and Android and plans to roll out a combined OS in 2017. Chromebooks running the Chrome OS have gained adoption as entry-level computers for students and as a low-cost option for a growing number of corporate customers. “Chrome OS isn’t being killed,” said a source familiar with the company’s strategy. It has awesome momentum and we’re still pursuing Chromebook partnerships, for example, and doing better than ever in U.S. schools.”
Having used a few Chromebook's I can definitely say they lack a complete OS for many. But I also see plenty of positives when they are used for what they do best. Which is as a internet device. My Wife a teacher has Chromebook's and they were mostly bought because of their low costs. They are not a everyday device for her. Actually her district has committed more to Windows of late then Chrome OS. I am not inclined to say Chrome OS will benefit a lot from a Android/ Chrome OS hybrid OS. But certainly more apps will be available to the Chromebook device. It expands the ecosystem a bit but still lacks some general compatibility in a Windows world. Cheap appears to be its biggest advantage but many Windows PC's are now competing as my Wife's district has also purchased some HP Stream's.
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Chrome OS Is Dead, Long Live Chrome OS?
Posted by: David Jones October 31, 2015 07:00 AMGoogle reportedly is two years into a plan to consolidate the Chrome operating system and Android and plans to roll out a combined OS in 2017. Chromebooks running the Chrome OS have gained adoption as entry-level computers for students and as a low-cost option for a growing number of corporate customers. “Chrome OS isn’t being killed,” said a source familiar with the company’s strategy. It has awesome momentum and we’re still pursuing Chromebook partnerships, for example, and doing better than ever in U.S. schools.”