Chromebook ‘Alt OS’ code hints at ability to dual-boot Windows
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Chromebooks are awesome. But they’re also limited. For many people, it’s impractical to only own a Chromebook, because sooner or later they’ll have run a full-fledged Windows app. That may someday be a thing of the past. As spotted by sleuthing redditor u/-nbsp-, it Google might be considering an feature that would allow you to boot into Windows on the Pixelbook. References to ‘Alt OS’ within a recent Chrome OS build suggest Google is working on some sort of a boot screen that will allow you to choose which OS to launch. Another line reading “go/vboot-windows” suggests it’s intended for Microsoft’s OS.…
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