They're not going to compete with Windows XP on number of features or software compatibility, but I think Chrome OS has a chance to carve out a niche for itself

They're not going to compete with Windows XP on number of features or software compatibility, but I think Chrome OS has a chance to carve out a niche for itself. It can focus on being absolutely the best gosh darn web browser available for a netbook: zippy, no performance degradation over time, booting up in seconds, reliable, and running on ARM processors. That could give better battery life and lower costs if they're careful about tweaking it. For broader-purpose use, Android may catch on. Chrome OS is different, and I don't think it's supposed to compete directly with Windows XP.