Chrome OS Flex has entered stable release to turn old PCs into Chromebooks

Google announced today that the it leaves its early phase and enters stable release. It can be installed on old and new computers turning them into Chromebooks.

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Google was released at the beginning of the year the first preview version of Chrome OS Flex, which is a customized version of Chrome OS that can run on traditional PCs (and some older Macs). Starting today, Chrome OS Flex is ready for everyone, stable and free.

Chrome OS Flex is one installable, which looks and works just like the Chrome OS software on Chromebooks. There are a few differences, like the lack of the Google Play Store (so you can't run Android apps), but it's pretty much the same experience as using a Chromebook.

Google is promoting Chrome OS Flex to large companies and organizations, as it offers most of the benefits of Chromebooks (especially in terms of security and remote management) without spending money to replace operating systems on countless laptops and desktops.

Chrome OS Flex is also available for download and personal use, which can be a great alternative to or Linux, for older computers.

Compatibility is still an issue with Chrome OS Flex, but Google has now certify more than 400 devices, so you can see if the software will work with your computer before you try it.

Some of the computers successfully tested are MacBook Pro Mid-2012, the ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 and the Dell XPS 13 9300. Chrome OS Flex can also be run from a bootable USB drive without any prior installation, like most desktop Linux distributions.

The for a computer they are:

  • 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU
  • Four gigabytes of RAM
  • A 16 gigabyte USB drive
  • Support to boot from USB
  • Administrator access to BIOS/UEFI settings
  • An internet connection

Google previously said that anyone running the early CloudReady OS would automatically upgrade to Flex once it hit a stable release, so if you're one of those users expect that to happen soon. You can try Chrome OS Flex on your own computer by visiting the Google website.

As an alternative and so you don't have to worry about it που απαιτεί η Google για να κατεβάσετε το bin για το usb , you can download it straight from here. Click on “103” which corresponds to the latest stable version, and put the downloaded file on a usb stick with Rufus.

 

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