

Furthermore, in ChromeOS 91 my crostini GUI apps have been crashing routinely, and won't restart until I shutdown linux and restart it again. USB support in Crostini is also limited, and the copy and paste limitations are also frustrating. Try running Firefox in Crostini vs Crouton for example. Crostini / Linux Beta works for a lot of things, and GUI integration is nicer, but the VM + container is SLOW comparatively. So at least with crouton, they're pretty full featured Linux laptops with great battery life and reliable suspend/resume.

So that my phone in California was attached to my Windows VM in Pennsylvania, with many layers in between (I had to make some changes to the modem with Qualcomm tools). Just last night, I had to connect my phone to my chromebook, and tunnel the USB connection over SSH, then over a VPN across the country, to my linux server, which then passed it through to a Windows VM. Things like full, real USB support make a big difference. Though generally it can do almost anything as long as you enable developer mode and install crouton as well. List of Chrome OS Boards Supporting Crostini (Linux Beta)Īgreed. ResourcesĬertified "Works with Chromebook" Accessories Company Promotionĭo you work for a company who makes ChromeOS devices or accessories? Contact us via modmail to get a verified flair.Īre you interested in introducing your products to the community through a giveaway or another means? Reach out through modmail! RulesĬLICK HERE for the subreddit rules. Would you like to be verified as an employee? Contact us via modmail. Please note that these individuals represent their own opinions when participating in the subreddit, not Google's, unless it's explicitly stated otherwise. They can be identified by their blue "Verified Googler" user flair. You may occasionally see a Google employee comment on the subreddit. As a lightweight OS designed primarily for web and app-based computing, it is fast, secure, and resilient to viruses and malware. Join our Discord server! What is ChromeOS?ĬhromeOS is Google's Linux-based operating system built around the Chrome web browser, complete with the ability to run Android apps and a powerful Linux VM.
