Preparing update for Chrome OS to run Linux applications

BySvartling

Google was held on May 9, 2018 (Japan time)Google I / O 2018among"Chrome OSWe are planning a big update to make Linux applications executable. " Update firstGoogle PixelbookIt is planned to be applied sequentially to other terminals afterwards.

Chrome OS is getting Linux app support | VentureBeat
https://venturebeat.com/2018/05/08/chrome-os-is-getting-linux-app-support/

Chrome OS is getting full-fledged Linux apps - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/8/17318340/chrome-os-update-new-features-linux-apps-google-io-2018

Chrome OS specializes in web browsing and web application behavior. For this reason, when using Chrome OS, it is mainly used to launch Google Chrome, browse websites, and use web applications such as Gmail and Google spreadsheets. Also, in 2017, the function to run the Android application was added, and it was possible to use smartphone application with Chrome OS, but it was not possible to use the desktop application.

According to Kang Liu, chief product manager of Chrome OS that made the announcement, "Users can download Linux tools, editors, integrated development environments, etc. from the web and add apt-get You can install and use it. " For this reason, it seems that it can be operated as a normal Linux machine without discomfort.

ByTim Walker

Also, Mr. Ryu said about how the Linux application works on Chrome OS "Linux applications run on virtual machines in Chrome OS, so files created with Linux applications are saved on the virtual machine It is designed to be superior in terms of security, "even if Linux of a virtual machine suffers from malware or virus, since Chrome OS itself is not affected, in terms of security It explains that it is excellent.

Google is promoting the use of Chrome OS at the educational setting. Therefore, being able to run the development environment on Chrome OS can be expected to play an active part in programming education, and it is expected that Chromebook will evolve into a more useful educational tool. Please note that Linux-compatible updates will be made available for Google Pixelbook soon.