What is Chrome OS?

Chrome OS is a Linux based operating system that is derived from Chromium OS. First released in 2011, and Designed by Google, Chrome OS mainly runs on Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, Chromebits, and Chromebases. In Chrome OS, the application and the user data mainly reside in the cloud as Chrome OS primarily runs web applications.

This operating system has an integrated media player, file manager, and support for Chrome apps that resembles the native applications. In 2014, Chrome OS started supporting Android applications. It also has support for Linux terminal and applications.