EITHER Chrome OS Flex It was officially launched by Google in this fifth-feira (14), with the release of its first official version. Also gives the possibility of installation on old PCs and notebooks, or free operating system stands out extended support hair.

Depending on the device, or software will offer support until 2030. The computers contemplated with the maximum term will have access to system updates for nearly eighty yearsreceiving new resources and security patches.

There are 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 among the devices with attenuated support. end of decade. The list also includes products from other brands.

On the other hand, there are versions with support that are shorter, receiving Chrome OS Flex Updates Only before the end of 2022 or 2023. Dell Vostro 1220, Dell Vostro 230, Lenovo ThinkCentre M77 and Lenovo ThinkPad T510 are some two devices with updates coming soon.

Macs are also compatible

some Apple desktops and notebooks also support Google’s free operating system for older devices, including extended support. The MacBook Air 7.2 is the version that will receive updates for a longer time, until 2027, as soon as the Mac mini 7.1 and the MacBook Air 6.1 will receive updates until 2026.

Only support for MacBook 7.1 will be closed in 2023, one year before the end of the term for iMac 11.2 and iMac 12.1. In relation to Apple devices, it is worth noting that the webcam of the MacBook Air 6.1 and the MacBook Air 7.2 does not work with the installed system.

It is possible to check the list of Google certified models for or Chrome OS Flex eo period of support na operating system page.