A release of the Chrome OS 99 operating system is available, based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild / portage assembly tool, open components and the Chrome 99 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 multi-window interface, desktop and taskbar. Chrome OS build 99 is available for most current Chromebook models. The source texts are distributed under the Apache 2.0 free license. In addition, testing of Chrome OS Flex, an edition for Chrome OS for use on desktops, continues. Enthusiasts also form unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64 and ARM processors.
Key changes in Chrome OS 99:
- Nearby Share, which allows you to quickly and securely transfer files to nearby devices running the Chrome browser, supports background scanning of devices. Background scanning makes it possible to identify devices that are ready to transfer data and notify the user when they appear, which allows you to start transferring without going into device search mode.
- Added the ability to return to full-screen mode for opening applications after unlocking the device. Previously, when returning from sleep mode, full-screen applications returned to windowed mode, which interfered with the normal experience with virtualized desktops.
- The file manager (Files) now comes in the form of a SWA (System Web App) rather than a Chrome App. The functionality remains unchanged.
- Controls from touch screens have been optimized and multi-touch gesture processing has been improved.
- In Overview mode, you can move windows with the mouse to a new virtual desktop, which is created automatically.
- The camera app now includes the ability to record video in the form of animated GIF images. The size of such videos cannot exceed 5 seconds.
- Vulnerabilities have been fixed: problems with authentication in the VPN client, accessing already freed memory in the window manager, Nearby Share, ChromeVox and the printing interface.
Source: opennet.ru