"Fyde Innovations' FydeOS is a rebuild of ChromiumOS with a difference. In fact, with several differences, some of which may make it appealing to Google skeptics. Broadly speaking, FydeOS can turn any PC or laptop into a Chromebook, complete with Android apps, and it can use a free Fyde account in place of a Google account."
"Like ChromeOS Flex, FydeOS installs and runs on ordinary PCs, laptops, and Intel-based Macs. For anyone who wants to avoid handing their data to Google, one of the biggest differences is that while FydeOS does support standard Google accounts just like normal ChromeOS Flex, it also offers two alternatives. You can use simple local accounts or you can sign in with a FydeOS account instead. The company told us that FydeOS accounts don't include cloud storage, though. The OS and the accounts are available for free, although corporate versions are on offer too."
"Another significant difference is that FydeOS can run Android apps - a feature that's possible on real Chromebook hardware, but not on ChromeOS Flex. The company has bases in both the UK and in China, and the two separate account systems means that FydeOS can be used behind the Great Firewall of China - where Google and Google Mobile Services aren't available."
FydeOS is a rebuild of ChromiumOS that converts ordinary PCs, laptops, and Intel-based Macs into Chromebook-like devices with Android app support. FydeOS originated as Flint OS and shares lineage with Neverware and ChromeOS Flex while maintaining distinct features. FydeOS supports standard Google accounts but also enables local accounts or FydeOS accounts that do not include cloud storage, providing a Google-account-free option. The OS is available for free with optional corporate editions. Multiple editions target different Intel generations, AMD GPU systems, and an Arm edition supports single-board computers, while UK and China operations enable use behind the Great Firewall.
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