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rifung on April 2, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Google’s constant product shutdowns are damaging i...

> Can you honestly say that Google will support Chrome OS for the next 10 years? Personally I doubt it.

I work for Chrome OS, opinions are my own.

I think yes it will be supported because Google is trying very hard to diversify its revenue streams and Chrome OS actually makes money and is still growing quickly.

Note that Chrome OS is an entirely separate PA (product area) from Hardware.

saagarjha on April 2, 2019 [–]

How does Chrome OS make money? Are there licensing fees involved?

rifung on April 3, 2019 | [–]

I am not really qualified to answer that question but I believe it's the combination of licensing fees and support

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