In its article, Google presents five ways of which Chromeos improves the Microsoft 365 experience. First there is the interface of Microsoft 365 applications, which is similar to that of a traditional desktop environment. Connection to Microsoft 365 applications is automatic thanks to unique access (SSO) via Microsoft Entraid. OneDrive fits directly into the Chromeos file explorer. It is possible to store files exclusively in OneDrive, without keeping data locally. Finally, the configuration is simplified for administrators via the Google Admin Console.
Chromeos better suited to Microsoft 365
If some of these features are not exclusive to Chromeos, the objective is transparent: show that Google OS can meet the needs of companies accustomed to the Microsoft ecosystem. Chromeos remains, however, an operating system oriented towards the cloud, which will especially suit those which work mainly with a web browser and online applications.
While Windows 10 arrives at the end of life and many PCs are not compatible with Windows 11, Google highlights Chromeos Flex as a recycling solution. Chromeos Flex allows you to install Chromeos on existing PCs, thus offering a second life to machines that no longer receive Microsoft updates.
Google presents this OS as a free and secure alternative for those who do not want to invest in new equipment. “” Return the devices that you already have, at no cost, thanks to a modern, secure and easy to manage operating system, “Says the presentation page of Chromeos Flex. Opposite, Windows 10 will finish perclusted with safety faults and stability problems!
If Chromeos seduces with its lightness and cloud orientation, it is not free from limits. The absence of native compatibility with certain Windows applications, in particular those requiring local execution, could slow down its adoption in certain professional sectors. In addition, the user experience is largely based on a stable internet connection, which can be problematic in working environments where network access is limited. Google will therefore still have to prove that its OS can be a credible and reliable alternative for daily professional use.
This positioning could in any case attract reluctant companies to renew their entire computer fleet. Google must now succeed in convincing users accustomed to Windows to take the plunge.
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