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You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by tinix »

wlesieutre wrote: post #47
tinix wrote: post #27

Tech journalists, especially, almost always fail to do even a tiny bit of research or due diligence. I mean... Crostini is not "new", it's been on dev channel for months[1]! But this article ending... hilarious icing on the cake. > "Now, it’s probably only a matter of hours before somebody starts running Windows apps in Chrome OS with the help of the Wine emulator." Someone should also tell them about running Crossov…

While they're at it, they could discuss what WINE is, and more specifically, what it is not ;)

Oh my gosh, I was so annoyed by their utter lack of competency that I didn't even catch that they did call it an emulator. Classic.

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by magissima »

cbhl wrote: post #34
timvisee wrote: post #4

I wonder why they are using a VM running Debian for Linux applications, as Chrome OS is already Linux (Gentoo) based itself.

apt-get is still the golden standard for installing apps on Linux because of its dependency resolution system, and being able to "sudo apt-get install " is a core use-case for end-users (i.e. students who are learning how to use Linux / code for the first time). Disclaimer: I work at Google, but not on Chrome OS.

Genuinely asking, what makes apt-get that much better than other package managers? Outside of Slackware I think good dependency resolution is pretty much universal at this point, and I can't say I've ever noticed any major problems with pacman, for instance.

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by solarkraft »

indescions_2018 wrote: post #49

More details in XDA Developers interview with Kan Liu. Also suggesting GPU acceleration support later this year https://www.xda-developers.com/chrome-os-linux-app-support-g... My prediction: VS Code / Pixelbook becomes a formidable devenv for many in the coming months ;) You can always try Neverware on a live usb to get a taste https://www.neverware.com/freedownload

The ironic thing is that VS Code is made in web technology.

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by youllknow »

terminalcommand wrote: post #42
pavanky wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I needed a machine to ssh from and have a browser. $250 acer chromebook with crouton mostly works. This is not my primary machine however. I only use it at home to ssh into my desktop once in a while.

On this price range, are there any advantages of using a Chromebook rather than purchasing an old refurbished business laptop such as x230? They seem to be going for the same price range.

because x230 is ugly pos, heavy, big while buttons still feel cramped and has bad battery life (compared to any new chromebooks)

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by gcb0 »

indescions_2018 wrote: post #49

More details in XDA Developers interview with Kan Liu. Also suggesting GPU acceleration support later this year https://www.xda-developers.com/chrome-os-linux-app-support-g... My prediction: VS Code / Pixelbook becomes a formidable devenv for many in the coming months ;) You can always try Neverware on a live usb to get a taste https://www.neverware.com/freedownload

> Google hardware with Microsoft software praised on HN

:)

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by sp332 »

wlesieutre wrote: post #47
tinix wrote: post #27

Tech journalists, especially, almost always fail to do even a tiny bit of research or due diligence. I mean... Crostini is not "new", it's been on dev channel for months[1]! But this article ending... hilarious icing on the cake. > "Now, it’s probably only a matter of hours before somebody starts running Windows apps in Chrome OS with the help of the Wine emulator." Someone should also tell them about running Crossov…

While they're at it, they could discuss what WINE is, and more specifically, what it is not ;)

That's funny, but just because it says it's not an emulator... Well, see this page where it used to be short for Windows Emulator. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/windows-emulation/wine-faq/

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by gcb0 »

solarkraft wrote: post #53
indescions_2018 wrote: post #49

More details in XDA Developers interview with Kan Liu. Also suggesting GPU acceleration support later this year https://www.xda-developers.com/chrome-os-linux-app-support-g... My prediction: VS Code / Pixelbook becomes a formidable devenv for many in the coming months ;) You can always try Neverware on a live usb to get a taste https://www.neverware.com/freedownload

The ironic thing is that VS Code is made in web technology.

linux -> android -> browser -> linux -> browser -> VS

Re: You can now run Linux apps on Chrome OS

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Post by floatboth »

aurailious wrote: post #40
timvisee wrote: post #4

I wonder why they are using a VM running Debian for Linux applications, as Chrome OS is already Linux (Gentoo) based itself.

Technically it's a container not a VM. So using this is about sandboxing it from the OS.

Seems like they run the Debian in a KVM virtual machine, and containers inside that?
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