ChromeOS is splitting the browser from the OS, getting more Linux-y:
There's nothing official yet, but it might launch sometime this month.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/google-is-finally-separating-chrome-from-chromeos-for-easier-updates/
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Key FactsChromeOS Separates Browser from OS for Enhanced Linux Integration
Aug 3, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
- Lacros separates functionality into two binaries: ash-chrome (System UI) and lacros-chrome (web browser).
- Lacros enhances ChromeOS with increased Wayland support for Linux Chrome.
- ChromeOS switches from a proprietary Chrome browser to the Chrome browser for Linux.
- Lacros has been developed for approximately two years and can be activated via a Chrome flag.
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