available the release of the operating system Chrome OS 108 , based on the Linux core, system manager, EBUILD/PORTAGE assembly tools, open components and ChROME 108 WEB-Browser. , instead of standard programs, web applications are involved, nevertheless, the Chrome OS includes a full-fledged multi-window interface, desktop and taskbar. source texts Distribute under the free license Apache 2.0. The assembly of Chrome OS 108 is available for the majority relevant models chromebook. For use on ordinary computers, the editors of Chrome OS Flex.
main change in Chrome OS 108 :
- In the application for manuscript notes (Cursive), the canvas is blocked to exclude unintentional scaling and panoraming.
- In the ScreenCast application (allows you to record and view videos that reflect the contents of the screen) added support for working with several accounts, which allows you to view the screenshots associated with another account. For example, a child can add a school account to his family profile (Family Link) and view the screenshots created by the teacher.
- Added the possibility of a rollback of updating to the last version (you can download and install any of the three previous versions of Chrome OS on the device).
- In the application for working with the camera, operations to scan documents have been improved, support for scanning several pages and their recordings in the form of a multi-page PDF file.
- Improved interface for connecting to a wireless network with Captive Portal: Information of messages about the need to enter, the determination of pages for entering and increased the reliability of connecting to authorization pages has been simplified.
- On devices with a touch screen, navigation on the virtual keyboard is simplified. Through the touch to the top panel, the possibility of changing the language, the transition to the Emoji library and the activation of handwritten input is implemented. Adaptation to quick input was carried out.
- In the file manager, support for the basket has appeared. Files removed from the My Files section do not disappear without a trace, but settled in the basket from which they can be restored within 30 days.
- Added support for the presence sensor that is involved in the automatic blocking of the screen after the user leaves the warning that the outsider is looking at the screen. The presence sensor is supplied in the Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook.
/Media reports cited above.