FydeOS

FydeOS is a desktop operating system built on Chromium OS that gives ordinary PCs, single board computers and some tablets a Chromebook style experience, with or without a Google account. It is aimed at individuals reviving older hardware, schools and organizations deploying managed devices, and businesses running kiosks and digital signage. It runs web, Android and Linux apps, with Android support in version 23 coming from an Android 13 based subsystem on supported devices, and the vendor describes read only system files, built in virus protection and a boot time of about eight seconds. The AI element is FydeOS AI, which the vendor describes as integrating with the operating system to offer smart control across applications. The wider product family includes FydeDrop, FydeOS Remote Desktop, FydeSign, FydeOS Notes and the open source openFyde project. FydeOS Enterprise adds a cloud management console for policy, device fleets, remote desktop and remote shell access, and kiosk auto launch of a website or private Android app. The company also sells Fydetab Duo hardware and XpressReal boards. FydeOS for VMware is free. FydeOS for PC or single board computers is described as free, with major version upgrades over the air optionally charged at $3.19 on the dollar display and £2.49 on the pound display. FydeOS for You is offered with a 90 day free period and then a perpetual license with one year of service at £14.99. The pricing page lets visitors switch between dollar, pound and euro display, and enterprise pricing is handled through the vendor.