Google ChromeOS: Computer as a Service

Google has announced it's Chrome OS. They claim that they will take full central control over any computer running Chrome OS. This should be well-known to people who use vendor-branded cell phones: no hassle, quick and simple operation, but restricted functionality.

It seems reasonable to me that a tightly controlled system should be able to defeat malware. However, I don't think tat this level of control is necessary here. The reason to want this level of control should not be security, but the wish to have a computer that "just works", as another vendor of more or less malware-resistant computers calls that.

Also note that Google wants to get into the service business.