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You are here: Home / Technologies / Linux-based Chrome OS Flex is a big threat to Google Windows 11 and Microsoft should be very worried Chrome OS Flex, which is based on Linux, is a big threat to Google Windows 11 and Microsoft should be very worried February 16, 2022by Martin 6 Windows 11 is a really good operating system, but it's too much for many home and education users today. Not to mention, it can be dangerous to use because so much malware is designed for it. Even for business, many companies only use web-based solutions in the browser, Windows is unnecessary for them. Thus, Chromebooks are becoming more and more popular.
They are affordable, easy to use, and very safe. If the company C Level Executive List wants Chromebooks from Windows But there is a big problem - what to do with existing computers? After all, Chrome OS can't be installed on computers that didn't ship with Chrome OS, right? Well, actually, that's about to change... After acquiring Google Neverware in 2020 - a company that develops and maintains the CloudReady operating system based on Chromium OS - the search giant is putting the acquired technology to good use. You see, CloudReady is evolving into a new operating system called "Chrome OS Flex". What makes Chrome OS Flex so special? Unlike regular Chrome OS, this version of Flex can be installed on older Windows and Mac machines.
In other words, a company can turn their existing laptops or desktops into Chromebooks or Chromeboxes. Not only will this save you money, but it will help the environment by keeping some hardware out of landfills. "Chrome OS Flex shares the same code base and release cadence with Chrome OS, providing a consistent end-user and IT experience. Chrome OS Flex delivers the official Chrome browser, Google Assistant, and cross-device features in the same user interface as Chrome OS And with the Chrome Enterprise for Education Upgrade, IT can manage Chrome OS Flex devices and Chrome OS devices like Chromebooks side-by-side in the Google Admin console,” said Thomas Riddle, Google Product Director for Enterprise and Education. . Riddle adds, "It's important to know that Chrome OS Flex is still in early access and is available in the developer channel.
They are affordable, easy to use, and very safe. If the company C Level Executive List wants Chromebooks from Windows But there is a big problem - what to do with existing computers? After all, Chrome OS can't be installed on computers that didn't ship with Chrome OS, right? Well, actually, that's about to change... After acquiring Google Neverware in 2020 - a company that develops and maintains the CloudReady operating system based on Chromium OS - the search giant is putting the acquired technology to good use. You see, CloudReady is evolving into a new operating system called "Chrome OS Flex". What makes Chrome OS Flex so special? Unlike regular Chrome OS, this version of Flex can be installed on older Windows and Mac machines.
In other words, a company can turn their existing laptops or desktops into Chromebooks or Chromeboxes. Not only will this save you money, but it will help the environment by keeping some hardware out of landfills. "Chrome OS Flex shares the same code base and release cadence with Chrome OS, providing a consistent end-user and IT experience. Chrome OS Flex delivers the official Chrome browser, Google Assistant, and cross-device features in the same user interface as Chrome OS And with the Chrome Enterprise for Education Upgrade, IT can manage Chrome OS Flex devices and Chrome OS devices like Chromebooks side-by-side in the Google Admin console,” said Thomas Riddle, Google Product Director for Enterprise and Education. . Riddle adds, "It's important to know that Chrome OS Flex is still in early access and is available in the developer channel.