HE Chrome OS Flexible It was officially launched by Google this Thursday (14), with the release of its first stable version. Besides being able to be installed on older PCs and laptops, free operating system It stands out for its extended support.
Depending on the device, the software will support until 2030. Computers within the scope of the maximum period, system updates for about eight yearsgetting new features and security patches.
Supported devices include models such as Acer Aspire 3 A315, Acer TravelMate P214, Dell Inspiron 3501, Dell Latitude 3420, HP 255 G7 (Ryzen), HP Engage One Pro AIO, Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen2. end of the decade. The list also includes products from other brands.
On the other hand, there are versions with much shorter support, Chrome OS Flex updates only until the end of 2022 or 2023. Dell Vostro 1220, Dell Vostro 230, Lenovo ThinkCenter M77 and Lenovo ThinkPad T510 are some of the devices whose updates will end soon.
Macs are also compatible
Some Apple desktops and laptops also support Google’s free operating system for older devices, including extended support. MacBook Air 7.2 will receive the longest updates until 2027, while Mac mini 7.1 and MacBook Air 6.1 will receive updates until 2026.
MacBook 7.1 support will end in 2023, one year before the deadline for iMac 11.2 and iMac 12.1. Regarding Apple devices, it is worth noting that the webcam on the MacBook Air 6.1 and MacBook Air 7.2 does not work when the system is installed.
you can check the list Google Certified Templates for Chrome OS Flex and the support term on the OS page.
Source: Tec Mundo
