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Anyone remember when Chromebooks were these really fast lightweight cheap systems? I used to be a huge fan of Chromebooks back then. Not anymore. Chromebooks
by nashashmi 3y ago
Anyone remember when Chromebooks were these really fast lightweight cheap systems? I used to be a huge fan of Chromebooks back then. Not anymore.
Chromebooks went off the deep end when they told you and promised you that you would get these computers which could run linux apps and android apps. The idea was great: "Run web apps, mobile apps, and desktop apps, all on a secure throwaway system." The performance of doing that was abysmal on weak laptops. It used lots of memory. It started off very slowly when the Linux VM and Android VMs booted. And slowed down the browser too. Chromebook Co should have followed the Windows/Apple way: release those VMs only on certified premium/plus notebooks.
- nolist_policy 3y agoI don't understand your problem, the Linux VM isn't even enabled by default and Android can be disabled with 2 clicks in the settings.
- nashashmi 3y agoThe chromebook website lists specific laptops that support android/linux VMs. I bought a laptop based on that list, but they were not usable in reality. It slowed down the computer significantly.
- nolist_policy 3y agoAll new Chromebooks support android and linux. I guess you looked at this[1] list? That basically listed the first Chromebooks that got support for it. Doesn't necessarily mean its recommended to run it on these. [1] https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-linux/ https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-suppo...