The release of the Chrome OS 98 operating system is available, based on the Linux kernel, using the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and the Chrome 98 web browser. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and standard software is replaced by web applications; nevertheless, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The Chrome OS 98 build is available for most current Chromebook models. Unofficial builds have been created by enthusiasts for ordinary computers with x86, x86_64, and ARM processors. The source code is distributed under the Apache 2.0 open-source license.
Key changes in Chrome OS 98:
- New keyboard shortcuts have been added for quickly switching between virtual desktops — 'Shift + Search + N', where N is the desktop number.
- A 'Save' button has been added to the screen capture settings, allowing screenshots or screencasts to be saved to any local directory or to Google Drive.
- A network-based recovery mode (NBR) has been added, allowing the installation of a new version of Chrome OS and firmware updates in case of system damage and boot failure.
- Specific vulnerabilities for Chrome OS have been fixed, including use-after-free vulnerabilities in the printing system, Sharesheet, and Exo, as well as a buffer overflow in the taskbar (Shelf).
Source: opennet.ru
