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Brin: Two Google Operating Systems May Become One
Google co-founder says Chrome and Android could someday become a single OS. Chrome browser plus Android OS equals... Android.

Sold-out! Grinch Steals Nook Christmas
No, Virginia, there is no Nook for Christmas. Shortage means you are more likely to find Santa Claus than a Nook e-reader under this year's Christmas tree.

Got Extra USB Drives? Updated Pogoplug Puts Them to Use
$129 hardware device turns USB hard drives into an Internet storage cloud for multimedia and data.

Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS will Flop
The Google Chrome OS is generating excitement, but it doesn't seem to be compelling enough to be worth the hype. Here are five reasons Chrome will ultimately fail to impress.

Ballmer: Windows 7 Sales 'Fantastic'
With Vista gone, Microsoft's CEO has a new "f-word" to describe Windows. Customers seem to agree.

What Chrome OS Means for Business
Chrome OS will be useful to road warriors and mobilistas on companion devices. But for most companies, it won't replace traditional desktop operating systems anytime in the near future.