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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
Yes, I understand what Chromebooks are. I have one myself.
But where are you getting that the Chromebook will no longer be able to go online?
Android is notorious for not being updated. Yet old versions of Android can still go online. Why would Chrome O/S behave differently?
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I didn't say it won't be able to go online.
But if the servers refuse the connection...
I gather you haven't encountered websites that only support the absolute latest version of a browser? Or only certain whitelisted browsers?
If Google stops patching bugs and security holes servers will have to deny access just to protect themselves. The gadget might have no problem getting online but be unable to go anyplace useful. For starters, if Google wants to make you upgrade they can block off Gmail, Youtube, Google Docs...
It's like how they updated ChromeOS to run Android apps but only for newer devices. More than planned obsolescence, this sounds like forced obsolescence; perfectly fine hardware but if they want you to upgrade they can degrade the functionality enough to make it useless.
Now, having the capability doesn't mean they will use it but Google's track record with Android suggests they will, sooner or later, and probably sooner than later.
It's a matter of time.