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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
ChromeOS FlexNebiOS
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseUbuntu (LTS)
(deb)Package Managerapt / deb, flatpak
Init Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
ChromeOS DesktopNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopNebiDE (Wayfire)