![]() In 2020, Google had acquired Neverware, the development team which had ported the open source Chromium OS to x86, and intends to bring the same code base to the same release cadence as Chrome OS for its own Chrome devices. On February 15, 2022, Google announced Chrome OS Flex (formerly CloudReady), which can be installed on 64-bit Intel and AMD-based computers, including Intel-based Macs. ![]() Install Google Chrome OS Flex on old Macs (2009-2015) Chrome OS Flex High-end Chromebooks can run Windows software through Parallels. Chromebooks are considered to meed minimal requirements for casual users. Chromebooks are the competitor of MacBooks and iPads, Chromeboxes compete with the Mac mini, and Chromebases compete with the iMac. Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, Chromebases, and Chromebits run Chrome OS. Chrome OS is focused on the web and can run Android apps via the Google Play Store (via Android 11 “Red Velvet Cake”, formally Android 9 “Pie”), as well as Linux apps (via Debian Bullseye), web apps, PWAs, and Chrome apps designed for its own platform. Press the Search/Launcher key, type Terminal, and launch the Terminal app. However, many students prefer iPads, as they are recognized by kids who use them at home. Flatpak applications can be installed on Chrome OS with the Crostini Linux. ![]() Much of Chrome OS’s market share is from schools. ![]()
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