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Here’s what Linux backup and restore for Chromebooks looks like, expected in Chrome OS 74

By Kevin C. TofelPosted on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019Posted in News4 Comments

With a feature freeze date of next week for Chrome OS 74, there’s been a slew of activity by developers to implement the Linux backup and restore feature on Chromebooks in time to make the cut. Here’s what it will look like.

Native backup and restoring of Linux containers in Crostini targeted for Chrome OS 74

By Kevin C. TofelPosted on January 29, 2019Posted in News3 Comments

Slated for Chrome OS 74 is a new function to export and import Crostini containers on Chromebooks, allowing you to backup or restore your Linux environment as needed — handy for folks relying heavily on Linux apps within the Chrome OS platform.