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11. Running Linux

Reply to marble falls (Reply #9)

Sat Oct 2, 2021, 06:07 PM

Oct 2021

It's not for everyone, but if you've got Unix experience, it looks like it's possible to run Linux and just say "no" to Google.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/install-linux-on-your-chromebook

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So many warnings about Chrome browser [View all] RussBLib Oct 2021 OP

reports indicate forbes is 95% owned by chinese interests nt msongs Oct 2021 #1

So, does that mean any and every story is suspect? RussBLib Oct 2021 #4

Obtrusive, scary and I'm glad I've resisted installing appalachiablue Oct 2021 #2

I'm rather used to being tracked RussBLib Oct 2021 #6

FYI: DU Post today in Gen. Disc.: appalachiablue Oct 2021 #3

That's the same story I linked to in my post RussBLib Oct 2021 #5

Agree about Forbes, for now. I thought the comments appalachiablue Oct 2021 #10

Yeah, thanks for pointing me to it RussBLib Oct 2021 #13

Is it possible to remove google from a google machine? marble falls Oct 2021 #7

Probably RussBLib Oct 2021 #8

How about blanking the drive and starting over. Some of those google machine seem very inexpensive. marble falls Oct 2021 #9

Running Linux CloudWatcher Oct 2021 #11

About 30 years ago (90- 91), he had a big system installed to keep track of manufacturing and it ... marble falls Oct 2021 #14

Been years since I picked up a PC World, I forgot what a great resource it is. Thanx for the Link! marble falls Oct 2021 #16

Chromebooks have automatic updates IbogaProject Oct 2021 #12

Not os much concerned with security, but I am concerned about Google ... marble falls Oct 2021 #15

Trust me in the W10 universe, Microsoft WILL update your OS including rebooting if necessary Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #17

Chromebook Q&A @ link douglas9 Oct 2021 #18

Everything is tracking you. In my opinion. Or pretty much everything. Susan Calvin Oct 2021 #19

My laptop is a Chromebook. My desktop runs Linux. hunter Oct 2021 #20

Yet another "Terrifying Google Chrome bug" RussBLib Oct 2021 #21

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