Linux vs. ChromeOS: 

Major Differences Explained

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While they may look different from the outset, Linux and ChromeOS are actually very similar. Today, let’s compare these two operating systems to give you the full picture. Keep reading to learn more!

ChromeOS

Release Date: June 15, 2011 Kernel: Linux (Debian) Source Code Availability: Open Current Distribution Version: ChromeOS 87 Desktop Marketing Focus: Productivity

Linux

Release Date: September 17, 1991 Kernel: Linux (Various) Source Code Availability: Open Current Distribution Version: Debian Version 11 Marketing Focus: Various

Productivity Features in ChromeOS and Linux

Productivity features in ChromeOS are much more comprehensive than most Linux distributions. Productivity is not a core tenet of the original Linux distributions.

Linux vs. ChromeOS: Must-Know Facts

Linux is named after Linus Torvalds.

1

ChromeOS uses a Debian Linux kernel.

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Linux supports multiple distributions, though Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora Linux are principal distributions.

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