Chromebooks can get dual boot with windows thanks to campfire

Google Chromebook computers have always been known as good options for basic uses. His system, Chrome OS, barely included a web browser with which to perform tasks in the cloud , later allowing Android applications. Now, the possibility of installing Windows 10 officially is close. thanks to Campfire.

Dual boot on Chromebooks thanks to Campfire

The new tool was revealed by the XDA Developers portal, when a mysterious project was found in the Chromium Git. This project spoke of a new 'alternative OS mode'. Thanks to their research, they found references to the WHCK (Windows Hardware Certification Kit) and the HLK (Windows Hardware Lab Kit), revealing that Windows will be that alternative system.

"Campfire" would be the equivalent in Chrome OS to the boot Camp of macOS, which allows installing Windows very easily on Mac computers. Google would be looking to serve the same purpose, offering a possibility to install Windows 10 on Chromebooks very easily. This decision could attract clients, helping the platform in its search for relevance. Thus, the potential of Chromebooks would be seen but without worrying about having to run a Windows app from time to time.

The portal has also obtained other important data. For example, that the Pixelbook will not be the only Chromebook with Campfire, as there are mentions of multiple variants. The dual boot will also not require using the 'dangerous' developer mode, as it is directly supported by Google. They also claim that this tool is very close to launch, and are expecting at least a Google demo at their next hardware event.

What may be a problem is finding Chromebooks with insufficient hardware. So hopefully it can't be enjoyed by those with less than 40GB of storage, for example. It remains to be seen what possibilities this tool will offer when it is presented.

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