As the Google OS information is quite scarce, many people are still in doubts about Chrome OS and its future prospects. Here we have listed 10 most asked questions about Chrome OS, with appropriate answers to each of the questions.

What is Google Chrome OS ?

Google Chrome OS is a cloud based open source Operating System by Google, which is built on top on Linux kernel and puts Google Chrome(web browser) at the centre of entire OS architecture.

Is Google Chrome OS a Windows killer ?

May be. Google Chrome OS is a concept that belongs to the future of computing, Cloud Computing. Google’s possibility of making a huge impact on deep rooted Windows OS, is certainly a tough nut to crack but the possibilties are very much there. The more plausible scenario is that Google may significantly hurt Microsoft Windows, in a time frame of around 5-6 years.

Where can i get Chrome OS ?

Chrome OS is unavailable at the moment. It is expected to be made available in conjunction with Netbooks by late 2010.

How much would it cost ?

Google Chrome OS is an open source project and hence would be available for use at free of cost.

Will it be secure to work on a cloud based OS ?

Chrome OS has been carved out with security and malware resistance as one of the major preferences. It will rather be more secure than being the opposite case. Here is an in-depth answer to this.

What about Android’s future, existing Google’s baby ? Is it doomed ?

Not at all. As explained by us earlier, Android Mobile OS will continue to exist and flourish. The only difference will be its limited domain. Initially planned to serve as an OS, for both Mobile phones and desktops, it will now serve mobile phones only.

Will Chrome OS only be for Netbooks ?

Chrome OS is suitable for low capability Netbooks, laptops and desktops. It’s only a strategic move by Google to start delivering Chrome OS with Netbooks first, moving further to laptops and desktop PCs.

Will it run on any computer ?

Most probably YES. Chrome OS will work fine with most of the existing computer machines, whether the configuration is way too old. The fact that Chrome OS uses the existing Linux kernel and keeps Google Chrome browser at the centre of OS functonality, the possibility of hardware conflicts are very less.

Which Netbook manufacturers are going to produce Chrome OS powered Netbooks ?

With regard to Netbook production, Google is working closely with major OEMs namely Acer, ASUS, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard(HP), Lenovo, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Toshiba and Adobe but no official announcement has yet been done by Google.

I’m a developer. Can i code stuff for Chrome OS ?

Of course, yes. Chrome OS is an Open source OS and will be available for open source community later this year.

If you have got any other doubts regarding Chrome OS, do ask in comments. They will be immediately answered.