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What if the only thing you have access to is a browser, but you'd like to explore Clang, networking, etc? This turns a lock-down old Chromebook into a box you
by VikingCoder 4y ago
What if the only thing you have access to is a browser, but you'd like to explore Clang, networking, etc?
This turns a lock-down old Chromebook into a box you can learn to develop on.
- chologrande 4y agoInteresting thought, but realistically what need is that serving besides curiosity? Even chromebooks have real linux underneath, the scenario you're describing is so niche it's hard to imagine. IMO it makes much more sense to use free tier on a cloud provider
- VikingCoder 4y agoNot all Chromebooks do. Because their processor doesn't support it. Think about education Chromebooks that get locked down, too.
- callahad 4y agoMoving emulators and virtual machines to the Web can be handy for software preservation. The Internet Archive has a massive collection of games and applications that you can run right now, on any device with a browser, thanks to this kind of tech.
- starwatch 4y agoAlso (speaking from 1st hand experience) some big companies issue laptops that are extremely locked down - with IT needed to install any software and only after it's been vetted. This gives a bit more liberty without crossing any of the security boundaries.