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ChromeOS Flex screenshot

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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iDeal OS

iDeal is an MX Linux-based distribution, with various privacy and security settings enabled by default. Privacy and security are the main stated goal of the project, offering to surf, shop, trade and bank online with peace of mind, without advertisements, tracking, logging, bugs, viruses or unwanted disclosure of personal information.

Technical Specs Comparison
ChromeOS FlexiDeal OS
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseDebian (Stable), MX Linux
(deb)Package Managerapt / deb, flatpak
Init Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version2026.04.03
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateApril 3, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
ChromeOS DesktopKDE Plasma
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopKDE Plasma