You're completely missing the point of this.The point of the chrome OS is for google to create their own network of devices, apps, etc. They're trying to do an iPhone without the piracy or ability to switch providers. It's like if Apple did the iPhone but instead of partnering with AT&T they built their own cell towers and networks. It would take awhile, but if they kept at it they would have yet another totally vertical system, from device to hub, and if done correctly nobody would ever be able to switch networks or what have you because it would be totally and utterly contained.This isn't like Google's Wave, which is really a different type of communication protocol (like the next step in email, where anybody can set up servers and services), it's totally the opposite.