A small bookkeeping firm is replacing its aging desktop PCs. Management wants devices that boot in seconds, rely almost entirely on browser-based SaaS accounting tools, store very little data locally, and can be managed centrally through existing Google Workspace accounts without paying traditional OS licensing fees. Which workstation operating system best meets these requirements?
Chrome OS is designed around the Chrome browser, boots quickly from lightweight firmware, and stores most user data in Google Drive, minimizing local storage needs. It integrates with Google Workspace and can be centrally administered from the Google Admin console. Because Chrome OS comes bundled with Chromebook hardware, there is no separate per-device OS license fee. Windows and macOS both require paid licenses and are built for locally installed applications, while Ubuntu Linux, although free, lacks native Google Admin console management and does not focus on a browser-only workflow out of the box.
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