Until now, most systems running the Chrome OS have been budget notebooks, but with the Chromebox, ASUS is taking Googles operating system to the desktop. Starting at $179, the Chromebox will be available in March.Meant for those who need an inexpensive desktop for writing documents, streaming video, and browsing the Internet, an additional advantage of the Chromebox is that its web-connected OS will make it easy for multiple individuals use the same system. …