Chrome OS ends support for school Chromebooks - Revision history

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2025-10-22T15:13:38Z

[Incident]: wrong date

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	The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools.{{Citation needed}} Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.		The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools.{{Citation needed}} Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.
	==[Incident]==		==[Incident]==
	In ~~2026~~, Google announced it would end Chrome OS support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks.{{Citation needed}} This sudden termination leaves millions of devices without security updates, creating major risks for schools that rely on these laptops for daily instruction. Institutions now face the difficult choice of replacing large fleets of devices or continuing to use increasingly vulnerable laptops. [1]		In 2025, Google announced it would end Chrome OS support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks.{{Citation needed}} This sudden termination leaves millions of devices without security updates, creating major risks for schools that rely on these laptops for daily instruction. Institutions now face the difficult choice of replacing large fleets of devices or continuing to use increasingly vulnerable laptops. [1]
	==Company's response==		==Company's response==
	As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.{{Citation needed}}		As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.{{Citation needed}}

Mr Pollo: Desperately needs citations

2025-10-17T21:52:38Z

Desperately needs citations

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	==Background==		==Background==
	The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.		The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools.{{Citation needed}} Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.
	==[Incident]==		==[Incident]==
	In 2026, Google announced it would end Chrome OS support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks. This sudden termination leaves millions of devices without security updates, creating major risks for schools that rely on these laptops for daily instruction. Institutions now face the difficult choice of replacing large fleets of devices or continuing to use increasingly vulnerable laptops. [1]		In 2026, Google announced it would end Chrome OS support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks.{{Citation needed}} This sudden termination leaves millions of devices without security updates, creating major risks for schools that rely on these laptops for daily instruction. Institutions now face the difficult choice of replacing large fleets of devices or continuing to use increasingly vulnerable laptops. [1]
	==Company's response==		==Company's response==
	As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.		As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.{{Citation needed}}
	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==
	School IT staff, educators, and parents have expressed frustration over the short support window, citing increased security risks and unexpected costs for device replacements. Many are calling for longer support periods and greater transparency from technology providers.		School IT staff, educators, and parents have expressed frustration over the short support window, citing increased security risks and unexpected costs for device replacements.{{Citation needed}} Many are calling for longer support periods and greater transparency from technology providers.
	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	~~{{Ph-I-C}}~~		[[Category:Google Chromebook]]

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: AnotherConsumerRightsPerson moved page Chrome OS end of support for school Chromebooks to Chrome OS ends support for school Chromebooks: Typo on previous move.

2025-10-17T20:26:55Z

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson moved page Chrome OS end of support for school Chromebooks to Chrome OS ends support for school Chromebooks: Typo on previous move.

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AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: AnotherConsumerRightsPerson moved page The abrupt end of Chrome OS support for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks has left schools with outdated, unusable devices and highlights the risks of relying on Google for long-term software support in education. to Chrome OS end of support for school Chromebooks: Shortening super long title.

2025-10-17T20:26:05Z

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson moved page The abrupt end of Chrome OS support for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks has left schools with outdated, unusable devices and highlights the risks of relying on Google for long-term software support in education. to Chrome OS end of support for school Chromebooks: Shortening super long title.

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Keith: If there are no lawsuits worth mentioning, it's fine to delete that section

2025-10-17T18:21:34Z

If there are no lawsuits worth mentioning, it's fine to delete that section

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	==Background==		==Background==
	The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.		The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.
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	==Company's response==		==Company's response==
	As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.		As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.
	~~==Lawsuit==~~
	There are currently no major lawsuits reported regarding the end of support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen. However, some consumer advocates are raising concerns about planned obsolescence and the impact on educational budgets.
	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==
	School IT staff, educators, and parents have expressed frustration over the short support window, citing increased security risks and unexpected costs for device replacements. Many are calling for longer support periods and greater transparency from technology providers.		School IT staff, educators, and parents have expressed frustration over the short support window, citing increased security risks and unexpected costs for device replacements. Many are calling for longer support periods and greater transparency from technology providers.

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2025-10-17T18:13:10Z

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	==Background==		==Background==
	The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.		The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.

69.85.234.246: the start of the e-waste

2025-10-17T18:11:42Z

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	\|Company=Lenovo, Google		\|Company=Lenovo, Google
	\|StartDate=2019-02-02		\|StartDate=2019-02-27
	\|EndDate=2026-01-01		\|EndDate=2026-01-01
	\|Status=Pending Resolution		\|Status=Pending Resolution
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	\|Type=Service Termination		\|Type=Service Termination
	\|Description=~~the~~ end of ~~milons~~ of ~~chromebooks~~		\|Description=The end of millions of Chromebooks as Chrome OS support is discontinued, impacting schools and students worldwide.
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	{{Ph-I-Int}}		{{Ph-I-Int}}
	==Background==		==Background==
	~~{{Ph-I-B}}~~		The Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen was first released on February 27, 2019, as an affordable and durable option for schools. Google’s Chrome OS provided ongoing security updates and robust management tools, making Chromebooks a popular choice for education worldwide.

	==[Incident]==		==[Incident]==
	~~{{Ph-I-I}}~~		In 2026, Google announced it would end Chrome OS support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen and other school Chromebooks. This sudden termination leaves millions of devices without security updates, creating major risks for schools that rely on these laptops for daily instruction. Institutions now face the difficult choice of replacing large fleets of devices or continuing to use increasingly vulnerable laptops. [1]
			==Company's response==
	===[Company]'s response===		As of now, Google and Lenovo have stated that affected devices have reached their intended support lifecycle. No major compensation or upgrade programs have been announced for impacted schools.
	~~{{Ph-I-ComR}}~~


	==Lawsuit==		==Lawsuit==
	~~{{Ph-I-L}}~~		There are currently no major lawsuits reported regarding the end of support for the Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen. However, some consumer advocates are raising concerns about planned obsolescence and the impact on educational budgets.


	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==
	~~{{Ph-I-ConR}}~~		School IT staff, educators, and parents have expressed frustration over the short support window, citing increased security risks and unexpected costs for device replacements. Many are calling for longer support periods and greater transparency from technology providers.


	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	{{Ph-I-C}}		{{Ph-I-C}}

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2025-10-17T18:07:47Z

the start of the e-waste

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