Most of you will know that Chrome OS shares a close relationship with Linux. This “operating system” is based on Gentoo Linux. However, you cannot run Linux applications on it, which is a turn-off for many users.
If you're really keen on running Linux apps on Chrome OS, you can do so with the help of solutions like Crouton, which require you to disable most security features while enabling developer mode. It seems that Google is working on an upcoming feature to bring similar functionality to Chrome OS.
According to a new commit on the Chromium Gerrit, Chrome OS will get a “New Device Policy to allow Linux VMs on Chrome OS,” according to a report by Android Police. The commit refers to a menu called “Better Together” in Chrome OS settings.
With the help of this option, users will be able to install Linux distros like Ubuntu or Arch Linux and use popular applications. Additionally, gaming enthusiasts will be able to run Steam. Since many Chromebooks available in the market come with more than capable hardware, this shouldn't be a problem in real life.
It is also speculated that Linux containers for Chrome OS could be announced at the Google I/O 2018 developer conference. The code further suggests that the new feature could be released with Chrome OS 66, which is expected to arrive on April 24.
