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Is Firefox allowed on chromebooks? I think the comparison with Chromebook is more appropriate than iOS devices.
by loki22 9y ago
Is Firefox allowed on chromebooks? I think the comparison with Chromebook is more appropriate than iOS devices.
- tyfon 9y agoYou 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.
- jsjohnst 9y agoIt's a minor detail, but I feel there's a difference between "allowed" and "possible". Developer mode has a bunch of caveats that neuter many of the selling points of ChromeOS and I'd argue is more akin to a "jailbreak", just one that Google doesn't play cat and mouse trying to stop you from using.
- tyfon 9y agoYou can still install the android version though, it is actually the same core as the desktop version and supports extensions like adblock and noscript. What you can not do is replace the "os shell" that is chrome without developer mode, but I'm not sure that would even work with firefox even if it was "allowed".
- pritambaral 9y agoThe Android term "rooting" would be closer than the iOS term "jailbreak", precisely because of the reason you cited: Google doesn't lock down ChromeOS like a jail.
- jsjohnst 9y agoGood call. I agree that's a more apt comparison. That said, it's still really locked down, it's just there's a key on the wall next to the door with a sign saying "beware of the gremlins".
- vurpo 9y agoFirefox for Android can be installed on Chromebooks. So yes, other browsers can be installed on Chromebooks.