Came accross this site for a different os to replace windows, mac and chromeos. I know nothing about it, but maybe would be less 1984 than google. I guess deep down it is just another take on linux.
http://elementaryos.org/
Mike
Which Chromebook?
Re: Which Chromebook?
If you decide to go the chromebox route, Amazon has one for $130. (This is an FYI, not a recommendation, as I have not researched chromebook.)
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Chromebox-CB1- ... 8a1af7674c
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Chromebox-CB1- ... 8a1af7674c