Google company operating system release based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build tool, open components, and a web browser . The Chrome OS user environment is limited to a web browser, and instead of standard programs, web applications are involved, however, Chrome OS includes a full-fledged multi-window interface, desktop and taskbar. Chrome OS 78 build available for most Chromebook. Enthusiasts unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64 and ARM processors. texts under the free Apache 2.0 license.
changes in :
- Added support for virtual desktops. The user can now create up to four virtual desktops, randomly transfer applications between them and switch to any of them. To create a virtual desktop in the mode with an overview of running applications, the "New Desk" button has been added in the upper right corner;
- Provided automatic exit from sleep mode when connected
docking station to a USB-C port, which allows you to immediately start working with an external monitor without having to open the laptop lid and press the power button; - The Crostini subsystem for running Linux applications has GPU sharing enabled by default to improve graphics performance in Linux applications. In addition, Crostini implements a warning if it is impossible to use the selected input method or on-screen keyboard in the running application;
- Added the ability to create a backup copy of all applications and their associated files to the environment for running Linux applications. The backup can be saved to local storage, to an external drive, or to the Google Drive cloud service. In case of problems or when switching to another device, the saved backup can be used to restore the previous state or clone the generated environment;
- Updated activity indicators in the file manager. Information about the progress of operations has been moved from the lower left corner to the feedback area in the main window;
- The interface for setting up the printer has been updated. In the printer settings section of the configurator, you can now immediately view the list of available printers that support IPP / IPPS, and without additional settings select a printer for printing or for using as the default printer (after pressing Ctrl + P, just select the printer);
- Added an option in the ChromeVox screen reader to speak the style of the text;
- The configurator separates settings for Chrome OS and Chrome browser. The Settings application, launched from the App Launcher list or through the settings shortcut menu, now offers operating system settings. Browser settings are placed in the "Advanced" section in the upper right corner of the configurator window or are available via "chrome://settings" in the address bar. A new URL "chrome://os-settings" has been proposed to call system settings from the browser;
- Added support for watching videos in the YouTube app in picture-in-picture mode while working with other Android apps in the ARC ++ environment (App Runtime for Chrome, a layer for running Android applications in Chrome OS);
- Added the ability to initiate a call from an Android device linked to the same account. The user can now select a phone number in the browser and redirect the call operation to the Android device from the context menu, after which a notification will pop up on the phone, allowing you to initiate a call;
- The process of sending feedback and wishes has been simplified. A button for submitting feedback has been added to the shutdown dialog displayed when the power button is pressed.
Source: opennet.ru