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 full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar.
The Chrome OS 74 build is available for most devices. 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 :
- The PDF document viewer now includes the ability to leave marks and annotations. Tools have been provided to highlight areas in the text in different colors;
- The environment for running Linux applications now supports audio output, allowing multimedia players, games, and other sound-related programs to run;
- Navigation through search history has been simplified. Users can now access past queries and recently used applications without beginning to type in the address bar, simply by moving the cursor or clicking on the search bar;
- Google Assistant has been transformed from a standalone service into an integrated search feature. Common queries related to information searches are now displayed directly in the browser window, while specialized requests, such as weather forecasts and inquiries to system help, appear in the main Chrome OS interface in a separate window;
- Support for connecting external cameras with USB interfaces, such as webcams, document scanning systems, and electronic microscopes, has been added to the camera application;
- The file manager now allows for placing any files and directories into the root section 'My Files', not limited to the 'Downloads' directory;
- Developers are now able to view the logs of the ChromeVox screen reader;
- The ability to send system performance information as part of telemetry reports has been added;
- Support for managed users has been removed (this feature was previously deprecated);
- Activated in the Linux kernel, the LSM module is now employed in the system. , allowing system services to manage users securely without escalating privileges (CAP_SETUID) and without gaining root user permissions. Privilege assignment is done through defining rules based on a whitelist of acceptable bindings in securityfs (in the format 'UID:UID').
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