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Four Chromeboxes next up to get GPU acceleration for Linux, likely in Chrome OS 74

By Kevin C. TofelPosted on April 5, 2019Posted in News9 Comments

Add another four devices to get GPU acceleration for Linux apps: A code change will bring it to the latest Chromeboxes, enabling light gaming functionality for Project Crostini.

Project Crostini progressing towards GPU acceleration for Chromebooks running Linux apps

By Kevin C. TofelPosted on July 23, 2018Posted in News2 Comments

It appears that GPU hardware acceleration is now in the works for Chromebooks running Linux apps in a container as code indicates support for the Virgil3D project. Heavy duty graphics apps and games for Linux will benefit.