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I am not saying it can't be new or different but merely that this is an extension of what is there. This OS will fall under the umbrella of Linux. Here is a test for you go look up the definition of linux and you will see it is a generic term for any OS built upon the linux kernel. Much as android is a form of linux so to will this OS. (Which is not a bad thing, i personally think linux is a great platform).
A quick test for if something is part of the operating system is can it be removed. For example I would not consider X-Windows to be part of a linux operating system as it is not necessary for the OS to run. Instead X-Windows is an application that works with the operating system to provide functionality. Many applications get bundled with the operating system but that does not make them part of the operating system.
I think Google chrome OS will be interesting and i'm excited to see where it goes but they need to give more credit to all the hard work that has been put in by linux developers.
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