Google announced that they are currently working on translating the Chrome OS operating system to utilize the Linux nuclei and frameworks used in the Android platform. This process is still in its early stages and will require a significant amount of time before the new version of the system is ready for end users. One of the actions already taken includes integrating the NEW Bluetooth stack FLOSS, based on the Bluetooth stack Fluoride from the Android platform.
The transition to the Android platform will impact only the system aspects of Chrome OS and will not alter the user interface or overall concept of the platform. Once the project is completed, Google plans to provide tools for a seamless migration from the classic Chrome OS to the new environment based on the Android platform. This move is expected to expedite the adoption of new technologies related to machine learning in Chrome OS and streamline support while facilitating greater integration with various devices such as phones and their accessories. It is worth noting that the idea of merging Chrome OS with Android was previously discussed in 2015.
In its current state, the architecture of Chrome OS closely resembles atomic update Linux distributions. The project utilizes the Linux kernel with specific patches, the UPSTART system manager, and the EBUILD/PORTAGE assembly tools developed by the Entoo project. Despite the platform’s focus on using web applications instead of traditional programs, Chrome OS features a full-fledged graphical user interface, desktop, and taskbar. To run Linux and Android applications, virtual machines are launched using the crosvm hypervisor based on KVM.
By default, the platform employs encryption of user data using