[Cialug] Chromebook

[David Champion]

If you're willing to do some work, you can install a full blown Linux
distro on a Chromebook.

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook-and-unlock-its-ful-509039343

-dc


On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Scott Yates <Scott at yatesframe.com> wrote:

> Realize however that Chromebooks are meant to be cloud connected.  All her
> pictures would be automatically synced/stored online.  The idea is that it
> should not matter specifically where you put the files/images.  Chrome will
> take care of syncing them with online storage.
>
> It is just a matter of changing habits, and not worrying so much about
> managing local files.
>
> Printing is not as much of a problem with the Google cloud print.  As long
> as either the printer is "cloud ready" already you are good.  If not, it
> just requires a computer to serve as a print server using Google's
> software.  I have tried both ways and they both work very well.
>
> Honestly, Chromebooks are really a VERY good choice for a LOT of people.
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM, L. V. Lammert <lvl at omnitec.net> wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 9 Aug 2014, Todd Walton wrote:
> >
> > > Managing local files is difficult on the Chromebook. Possible, but
> > > difficult. Don't plan to store photos there unless you let some
> > application
> > > do the work.
> > >
> > Thanks for the heads-up, .. that will be a show stopper.
> >
> >         Lee
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