XDADevelopers has uncovered evidence that Google may be working on Windows 10 certification for the Pixelbook. If that’s the case, there may come a time when Pixelbook users can choose to boot into the Chrome or Windows operating systems.
Several weeks ago XDADevelopers reported that Google was doing something with an alternative operating system for the Pixelbook but it wasn’t clear at the time what that operating system might be. Recent version-control commits and code reviews clearly indicate the operating system is Windows.
If Google carries through with this, and releases a dual-boot option, the Pixelbook will be the most versatile portable device ever made. Right now, the Pixelbook runs Android apps alongside the Chrome OS and Linux support is in beta testing. Add Windows to the mix and you’ve got everything you need unless you live in Apple’s walled garden.
Of course, you’re going to need a much more powerful machine than yesterday’s Chromebooks if you’re going to run Windows. Many wondered why Google was introducing a line of such powerful and expensive Chromebooks when they announced the Pixelbook last year. Maybe part of the reason was Google was looking ahead to a time when users could switch among Chrome, Windows and Linux as desired.
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