Starting next year, Google will provide Chromebook security patches and software upgrades for up to a decade. This will effectively guarantee that no existing Chromebook will expire within the next two years.

However, a Google spokesperson added the caveat that, “In making changes to the expiration policy, we have to coordinate with each partner making any component in these devices. It requires a security and performance guarantee from the makers.” Other Google sources indicated that the major Chromebook vendors are expected to work with the company to extend their hardware’s lifespan.

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    Which models? I thought the majority worked with Gallium at least if not others. And maybe cloud ready or something for longer support.

    Also will your current in-support ones get Lacros? I thought all the current ones were going to. That’s the big one for long term use.

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      Acer Chromebook R 13

      Acer Chromebook Spin 311

      Asus CX22NA-211.BB01

      Been a while since I’ve looked but I’ve haven’t had much luck finding Linux for those 3.