Chrome OS Terminal App Enables Upcoming Linux Program Support

Soon, Chromebooks might be able to run Linux programs. That possibility already was hinted at last February but might be coming really soon with the appearance of the Terminal app in Chrome OS’ dev channel. It almost feels ironic that Linux support is still coming to the Linux-based Chrome OS. But like with Android, which also uses the Linux kernel, Google has modified it so much that there is very little semblance to Linux. Coming full circle, Chrome OS could soon run Linux software somewhat directly, opening the OS and Chromebooks to use cases beyond education or enterprise.

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