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ChromeOS Flex

ChromeOS Flex, developed by Google, is a free and lightweight Linux distribution based on Gentoo-derived ChromeOS. Unlike ChromeOS which is designed specifically for Chromebook computers, ChromeOS Flex can be installed on most x86_64 devices with a AMD or Intel processors, offering a Chromebook-like experience.

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EasyOS

EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution which uses many of the technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux. The distribution features custom container technology called Easy Containers which can run applications or the entire desktop environment in a container.

Technical Specs Comparison
ChromeOS FlexEasyOS
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseIndependent
(deb)Package Managerflatpak, PET
Init SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version7.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
ChromeOS DesktopJWM
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopJWM