Chromebooks do not allow any other browser besides Chrome. I don't see how this is different.
Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
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#12> 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…
Its a combination of signing and app packaging.
The technologies to look into are APPX, app container, and the Centennial Bridge. Basically, any application can be included in the store. They are using application virtualization from a prior product called APP-V to protect the system from applications tampering with important pieces. It's long over due. It also provides a unified way to update applications through the store.
The store is how they distribute the Ubuntu userland that they ship with WSL...it's very capable.
Up until now they only let people publish a very narrow selection of applications to the store. That strategy failed and now they are going to start pushing Win32 developers to take advantage of the new servicing and packaging system.
It really is very good. I really, really, hope that this doesn't get shot down by herp-a-derp style Microsoft hate.
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#13> 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…
Maybe some sort of self signed cert that only that machine will be able to run your executable?
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#14Have 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.
> The current administration won't prosecute them.
Anti-trust isn't the exclusive domain of the US, Microsoft have a long and storied history with the European Commission.
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#15Is Firefox allowed on chromebooks? I think the comparison with Chromebook is more appropriate than iOS devices.
You can set the chromebook in developer mode and have a full linux system with all the software you want.
Or you can install the android version of firefox.
So yes, it is allowed.
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#16 10.2.1
Apps that browse the web must use the appropriate HTML and JavaScript engines provided by the Windows Platform.
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#17TLDR: 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.
Actually if you read the article, it clearly states another criterion which is the same on iOS and ChromeOS. That is, a web browser must use the HTML renderer and JavaScript engine from the host OS.
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#18Have 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.
How is that different from iOS and App store?
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#19Earlier quoted context omitted.
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…
Its a combination of signing and app packaging. The technologies to look into are APPX, app container, and the Centennial Bridge. Basically, any application can be included in the store. They are using application virtualization from a prior product called APP-V to protect the system from applications tampering with important pieces. It's long over due. It also provides a unified way to update applications through th…
If, for instance, I build my game with Unity, and would like to distribute this alpha build to friends to test it before it ships, how would I do that?
Re: Google Chrome won't be allowed on Windows 10 S
#20Have 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.
That's essentially the same thing that Google is doing on Chrome OS and Apple on iOS. There's absolutely no difference between it.
I highly doubt that Google will sue them for doing the same thing they're doing on the same market even (cheap, affordable laptops).