Post A4Raw1gq0BfliP4vOS by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #A4QnM9IBMceL79oCpM by fedops@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T11:01:35Z
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"Now that Chrome OS market share has surpassed Mac OS, what that does that mean for Adobe?"https://youtu.be/S8kaMQuqnLM
(DIR) Post #A4Ravx43CSGnMwttNg by minimlr@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T13:04:37Z
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@fedops @joeligj12 Adobe will have to adapt. ChromeOS is amazing for what I need it for at work. Personally, I wouldn’t trust doing anything on a Chromebook at home due to my trust issues with Google. However, ChomeOS, Android apps and Linux combined make a great choice for many.
(DIR) Post #A4RavxW3WKfglo0G24 by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T13:23:02Z
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@minimlr @fedops @joeligj12 Yeah it is a great combination. Things that don't work in the browser there are google play applications. Then applications that are not in the google play there are linux applications.
(DIR) Post #A4RavxuW3OElzfRn9s by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T13:23:46Z
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@minimlr @fedops @joeligj12 Also ChromeOS is easier to use then Linux for most people.
(DIR) Post #A4RavyF4owgT1R4DCq by fedops@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T15:30:33Z
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@jason123santa @minimlr @joeligj12 one thing is clear: if there's ever going to be mass adoption of linux on the desktop it's going to be (something like) chromeos.These days if you're willing to accept what microsoft does to your computing, chromeos isn't any worse and quite possibly better.
(DIR) Post #A4RavydBNJxyECLSmO by minimlr@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T15:55:11Z
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@fedops @jason123santa @joeligj12 I use an Acer spin 713 (13.5” 3:2 screen) with an Intel i5 processor. The speed and reliability of it is remarkable. I’m struggling to find a laptop alternative that has the same amount of battery life. If I could have that Chromebook with Manjaro KDE and install android apps as well as stylus enabled apps, it would be the perfect solution for me.
(DIR) Post #A4RavyzA3bXzKMd12O by fedops@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T15:59:32Z
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@minimlr @jason123santa @joeligj12 I thought android and linux apps are supported on chromebooks now?
(DIR) Post #A4RavzHEyO0cER5SDY by minimlr@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T16:01:56Z
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@fedops @jason123santa @joeligj12 They are and run extremely well for my needs. The Acer 713 Chromebook is amazing but I really don’t trust Google with my information. If Google weren’t involved with the whole data collection nonsense, I would very happily use a Chromebook full time for personal use.
(DIR) Post #A4RavzYbvnu56JDKIC by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T16:11:45Z
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@minimlr @fedops @joeligj12 Yeah if ChromeOS was less google and more open sourced and choice I think that would be great. Its so easy to install linux applications on ChromeOS to the point that its easier then most linux distros.
(DIR) Post #A4RavzwMVUu0HyKIJU by fedops@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T16:29:26Z
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@jason123santa @minimlr @joeligj12 so I've never used a Chromebook. When you install Android or linux apps, can they use local storage or are they accessing file systems mapped from Google's cloudy things?
(DIR) Post #A4Raw0F9NdvnEF7IbA by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T16:33:12Z
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@fedops @minimlr @joeligj12 I never used ChromeOS but I would think it uses local storage. I don't think cloud storage would be very good for applications.
(DIR) Post #A4Raw0YIETFABc4aR6 by minimlr@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T16:48:01Z
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@jason123santa @fedops @joeligj12 There is local storage. For my Linux side, I use Nautilus file manager to organise my files and access AppImages. Even on the ChromeOS side, you can still store files locally. Also, I have a 256GB microSD card installed with documents, music and programming files.
(DIR) Post #A4Raw0vKqnfvL4qzLs by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T16:58:33Z
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@minimlr @fedops @joeligj12 Even if there is not appimages there is the gnome software center that is another easy way to install applications.
(DIR) Post #A4Raw1HfVlXWSLIpA8 by minimlr@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T17:13:35Z
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@jason123santa @fedops @joeligj12 And flatpak works too. Only snaps are an issue because they can be hit or miss.
(DIR) Post #A4Raw1gq0BfliP4vOS by jason123santa@fosstodon.org
2021-02-19T21:22:38Z
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@minimlr @fedops @joeligj12 Snaps are so bad