MS is pushing CE because they have noting else for this market. They are scared to death that this will be the “foot in the door” for someone else to challenge their near monopoly. CE and Android will only find limited acceptance. ChromeOS and other linux flavors will be the big winners. I would bet money MS is working on something new for the ARM market, but it will be years before it is ready for release.

For some people, Linux just isn't a very appealing option. CE (for my experience with the OS) really isn't a viable option for Netbooks because of the multitasking capability, or lack thereof. I think Google Chrome OS might be a very good choice, and I will be paying close attention to new developments in that area. However, until such time, I will stick with Windows 7 on my Dell Mini 9. It runs smoother than XP does, and provides an acceptable user experience, even on such limited hardware. With that being said, I look forward to the possibility of a lightweight OS such as Chrome, that will bootup and perform more quickly. 90% of my netbook use is web browsing. If Google Chrome OS follows through on its promise and it functions well with my Mini 9, then I will certainly be making a switch.

Actually I like what I have, Ubuntu/Windows 7 as a dualboot on the Dell Mini9. I have never tried WindowsCE. I am really only using Windows 7 to run iTunes. My plan is to do most of my work from Ubuntu and to keep Windows on a very short leash. So I'd rather see the netbooks run with a full OS.

needs x86 cpu

needs x86 cpu