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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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Mabox Linux

Mabox Linux is a Manjaro-based rolling-release distribution. It features the Openbox window manager as its default user interface and provides a welcome screen with access to utilities which add additional software to the operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
ChromeOS FlexMabox Linux
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseArch, Manjaro
(deb)Package Managerpacman / pkg
Init Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version25.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateDecember 16, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
ChromeOS DesktopOpenbox
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopOpenbox