Google allows This could potentially save millions of PCs from ending up in landfills after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 next year.
The company said ChromeOS Flex will continue to receive regular security updates and features such as data encryption, allowing users to continue using their Windows 10 system.
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, and regular security updates, bug fixes, and technical support will no longer be provided. The company is asking customers to migrate to Windows 11 or consider other options.
Canalys Research reports that nearly 240 million PCs could end up in landfills due to end of support for Windows 10, as demand for devices without security updates may be lower. there is.
Still, many PCs running Windows 10 will likely continue to function for years after the OS ends support.
ChromeOS is less popular than other operating systems. According to data from research firm Statcounter, as of January 2024, the global desktop OS market share was 1.8%, far behind Windows' share of about 73%.
ChromeOS has struggled with wide adaptability due to its incompatibility with traditional Windows applications and productivity suites used by enterprises.
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Google said ChromeOS will allow users to stream traditional Windows and productivity applications, and deliver applications to devices by running them from a data center. — Arsheeya Bajwa, (c) 2024 Reuters