: The "i686" and "x86" tags indicate this build was optimized for 32-bit Intel processors , such as the Intel Atom N455 found in the CR-48. At the time, 32-bit was the standard for the low-power netbooks Chrome OS originally targeted.
This wasn’t the polished Chrome OS you know today. This was a fossil , but a beautiful one. Google Chrome OS Linux i686 1.0.628 OEM Beta x86
At this stage, ChromeOS was strictly a "browser in a box." It lacked the Android app support and robust Linux subsystem (Crostini) that define the platform today. Where to Find It Today : The "i686" and "x86" tags indicate this