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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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VailuxOS

VailuxOS is a German, desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) branch or Debian's "Stable" branch. The project's primary goal is to make the transition from Windows to Linux as seamless as possible by maintaining familiar ways of working and workflows.

Technical Specs Comparison
ChromeOS FlexVailuxOS
Gentoo, ChromeOSBaseDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
(deb)Package Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
Init Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version1.6
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 26, 2026Release DateJanuary 5, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
ChromeOS DesktopKDE Plasma
Desktops
ChromeOS DesktopKDE Plasma