Google Inc. operating system release , based on the Linux kernel, upstart init system, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and web browser . The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard applications, web applications are used; nevertheless, Chrome OS a fully functional multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The Chrome OS 78 build is available for most of Chromebook. Enthusiasts have created unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64, and ARM processors. texts are under the open Apache 2.0 license.
changes in :
- Added support for virtual desktops. Users can now create up to four virtual desktops, freely move applications between them, and switch to any of them. A 'New Desk' button has been added in the upper right corner in the application overview mode to create a virtual desktop;
- Automatic wake-up from sleep mode is ensured when connecting
a dock to the USB-C port, allowing immediate work with an external monitor without the need to open the laptop lid or press the power button; - In the Crostini subsystem, designed for running Linux applications, access to the GPU is enabled by default to enhance graphics performance in Linux applications. Additionally, Crostini now displays a warning if the selected input method or on-screen keyboard cannot be used in a running application;
- A backup feature for all applications and associated files has been added to the Linux application environment. Backups can be saved to local storage, an external drive, or the Google Drive cloud service. In case of issues or when switching to another device, the saved backup can be used to restore the previous state or clone the formed environment;
- Operation indicators in the file manager have been updated. Progress information has been moved from the lower left corner to the feedback area in the main window;
- The printer setup interface has been updated. In the printer setup section of the configurator, a list of available printers supporting IPP/IPPS can now be viewed immediately, allowing users to select a printer for output or set it as the default printer without additional settings (after pressing Ctrl + P, simply choose the printer);
- The ChromeVox screen reader now includes an option for vocalizing text style;
- The configurator separates the settings for Chrome OS and the Chrome browser. The Settings app, which can be launched from the App Launcher or via the quick settings menu, now offers operating system settings. Browser settings have been moved to the "Advanced" section in the top right corner of the configurator window or can be accessed via "chrome://settings" in the address bar. A new URL "chrome://os-settings" is proposed to invoke system settings from the browser;
- The ARC++ (App Runtime for Chrome, a layer for running Android applications on Chrome OS) environment now includes support for viewing videos in the YouTube app in picture-in-picture mode, while simultaneously working with other Android applications;
- It is now possible to initiate a call from an Android device linked to the same account. The user can now highlight a phone number in the browser and from the context menu redirect the call operation to the Android device, after which a notification will pop up on the phone allowing the call to be initiated;
- The process for sending feedback and suggestions has been simplified. A button for submitting feedback has been added to the shutdown dialog displayed when pressing the power button.
Source: opennet.ru
