Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
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#2TLDR: Another recent ZDnet article explains that it's a rule for desktop browsers not being allowed by the centennial packaging process. Chrome, others are win32, and would be "packaged" if it weren't for this rule.
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#3Isn't it just as allowed as it is on iOS for example?
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#4TLDR: Another recent ZDnet article explains that it's a rule for desktop browsers not being allowed by the centennial packaging process. Chrome, others are win32, and would be "packaged" if it weren't for this rule.
so, there's no reason why chrome couldn't be included in the store.
They should also get Opera and Firefox onboard.
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#5Have I understood correctly: if you have Windows 10 S you won't be able to get Chrome (or any app) not approved by Microsoft?
If that's true, then anti-trust issues will once again loom. This time, MS will not be able to drive their competitor (Google) out of business like they did Netscape.
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#6> Windows 10 S, announced last week, allows users to install only apps that are distributed through the Windows Store.
What if I want to compile and run my own executables? How does this restriction work?
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#7> Windows 10 S, announced last week, allows users to install only apps that are distributed through the Windows Store. What if I want to compile and run my own executables? How does this restriction work?
Likely signing by Microsoft? Based on what I've read, you will not be able to run your own executables. This is a big issue for University students who are often required to install textbook-sourced software for labs, class participation, etc.
Perhaps if you install a Visual Studio app from the Windows Store and use that to generate an executable, it will somehow sign the executable?
Meta: At what point does the post rate limit get lifted? If I post a couple of comments while browsing the articles and then attempt to reply to a comment with a question, I have already somehow hit the rate limit and I am blocked from posting for a few hours. It seems like there should be an exception for replying to a question on my own comment.
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#8Have I understood correctly: if you have Windows 10 S you won't be able to get Chrome (or any app) not approved by Microsoft? If that's true, then anti-trust issues will once again loom. This time, MS will not be able to drive their competitor (Google) out of business like they did Netscape.
They may have to relax centennial rules to allow 3rd party browsers if there's enough pressure.
The motivation really seems to be pushing UWP, which sandboxes apps, and de-emphasizing the 17-year-old win32 stack.
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#9Have I understood correctly: if you have Windows 10 S you won't be able to get Chrome (or any app) not approved by Microsoft? If that's true, then anti-trust issues will once again loom. This time, MS will not be able to drive their competitor (Google) out of business like they did Netscape.
The anti-trust issues aren't really the same on many fronts.
The current administration won't prosecute them. They aren't the majority platform anymore. They are actually working more in Open Source than is easy to convey in one comment.
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#10Is Firefox allowed on chromebooks? I think the comparison with Chromebook is more appropriate than iOS devices.