But not all of us belong or do stuff in a common niche, do we? Some apps may require a lot of tinkering to work, which an everyday user may not know or care about, and that’s where Windows shines. Yes, not all Linux apps work perfectly, but most popular apps do, which is great. We’ve been using Linux on Chrome OS for a long time, and our experience has been quite positive. However, the fact that you can run Linux apps on Chromebooks remains unchanged. As a result, the overall app ecosystem on Chrome OS feels inconsistent compared to Windows. While Windows supports third-party app installs, there are only a few ways to download and try out apps on Chrome OS-via the Chrome Web Store, the Google Play Store, and by enabling Linux ( DEB, Flatpak, and AppImages, more about this in a bit). The former has had a lot of time to refine the app ecosystem, and the developers have always chosen to develop on Windows first due to its popularity. Although, it should also be noted that it’s the oldest of the two. Windows is a clear winner regarding software support compared to Chrome OS. However, we believe that UI is highly subjective, and the right choice depends on what you need in the OS.
If we were to ask people to pick between Windows and Chrome OS based on the UI, we’re sure most would pick Chrome OS instead of Windows due to its slightly cleaner and minimal look. A lot of OSes, including Chrome OS, have UI designs based on the Windows’ UI blueprint. Windows, on the other hand, has literally defined and created a blueprint of what UI in an OS should look like.
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