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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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Linux Kodachi

Linux Kodachi is a Debian-based distribution which can be run from a DVD or USB thumb drive. The distribution filters all network traffic through a VPN and the Tor network, obscuring the user's network location.

Technical Specs Comparison
ChromeOS FlexLinux Kodachi
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseDebian (Stable)
(deb)Package Managerapt / deb
Init Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version8.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateMarch 18, 2021
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
ChromeOS DesktopXfce
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopXfce