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Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by ngcc_hk »

chasil wrote: post #69
rvz wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Oh dear, that is even more locked down than many expected and much more distant from the typical Linux distro that the many Linux Desktop fans have been used to. Either way, it doesn't matter, I'd expect whatever is running in ChromeOS (Linux Kernel) to be replaced by Fuchsia (Zircon kernel) underneath. They will more likely keep the 'ChromeOS' name to limit the confusion and that will be what these devices like that…

Microkernels have always been slower than monolithic kernels, never faster. There is zero chance that Zircon will be faster than Linux. The classic example is Mach from CMU: "When Mach was first being seriously used in the 2.x versions, performance was slower than traditional monolithic operating systems, perhaps as much as 25%... When Mach 3 attempted to move most of the operating system into user-space, the overhea…

Given apple is that true … not x vs y easily. But say like macOS and linux on arm and intel.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by djaychela »

rwalle wrote: post #13
prvc wrote: post #12

That's nice, but Chromebooks are designed to become e-waste after a period of only a few years (updates stop after the device gets to be a few years old).

Most laptops become e-waste after a few years. Want an example? Macbooks before 2017 which no longer get any more major system updates and run as slow as turtle compared to the latest ones.

I'm using a 2015 Macbook which is still totally adequate for every task I use it for, other than intense DAW stuff.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by Theodores »

agraddy wrote: post #54

I do all my work on an under $200 Chromebook. I have a VPS where I do all the actual work. I use Mosh and TMUX for connecting and saving my different projects (I'm a freelance developer who is often juggling multiple clients). Basically, the Chromebook is just an SSH client and a web browser (I can also boot into Linux if needed - slightly different than described in the Tweets). I've been doing this for years. The b…

Kudos for that. There must be some feeling of accomplishment turning in work done on a toy computer, designed for eight year old kids and with no discernible CPU.

I have slipped into working almost exclusively on a Chromebook for a pet project that is going rather well. I have this realisation that I have actually completed something without getting off the sofa.

The 'dim' screen is not a problem, the keyboard is actually a complete joy compared to my posh computer. I did put an IDE (phpStorm) on it (paid for) but ended up getting so much done just in terminal windows. It has enough '.ssh/' to make it great for that.

Maybe like 'intel inside' there needs to be a 'Built on a Chromebook' quality standard out there.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by TMWNN »

paulpauper wrote: post #65

'm not going to lie -- this screen really is quite hard on the eyes. It's a step down if your normal laptop costs 25X AS MUCH what does he mean. is is blurry or too bright? Yes, computers get way cheaper when you exclude windows and name brand parts.

He means too blurry. Any Chromebook under $200 will have a 1366x768 resolution display.

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by nelsontky »

agraddy wrote: post #54

I do all my work on an under $200 Chromebook. I have a VPS where I do all the actual work. I use Mosh and TMUX for connecting and saving my different projects (I'm a freelance developer who is often juggling multiple clients). Basically, the Chromebook is just an SSH client and a web browser (I can also boot into Linux if needed - slightly different than described in the Tweets). I've been doing this for years. The b…

Nice thats what i do too! I use a combination of code-server running on a gcloud instance and chrome remote desktop to do my work on a lenovo duet chromebook!

Re: Unboxing a $100 Chromebook

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Post by prox »

Theodores wrote: post #95
agraddy wrote: post #54

I do all my work on an under $200 Chromebook. I have a VPS where I do all the actual work. I use Mosh and TMUX for connecting and saving my different projects (I'm a freelance developer who is often juggling multiple clients). Basically, the Chromebook is just an SSH client and a web browser (I can also boot into Linux if needed - slightly different than described in the Tweets). I've been doing this for years. The b…

Kudos for that. There must be some feeling of accomplishment turning in work done on a toy computer, designed for eight year old kids and with no discernible CPU. I have slipped into working almost exclusively on a Chromebook for a pet project that is going rather well. I have this realisation that I have actually completed something without getting off the sofa. The 'dim' screen is not a problem, the keyboard is act…

I have been using an iPad as a remote workstation. Powerful enough, some great apps and a small package to carry around.
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