Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project
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April 21, 2026
When we talk about ChromeOS being re-baselined to the Android kernel—known internally as Project “Aluminium”—the conversation almost always revolves around AI. But for a core group of ChromeOS enthusiasts, there is a lingering fear right now: what happens to Linux support? For years, the ability to run Linux apps has been the secret sauce that […]
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