Subj : Chrome OS Flex
To   : All
From : poindexter FORTRAN
Date : Sat Mar 04 2023 10:08 am

  Re: Chrome OS Flex
  By: poindexter FORTRAN to All on Fri Mar 03 2023 10:47 pm


One interesting bit about Chrome OS Flex - I don't know if this is part of Chrome OS as well...

There's a linux environment option. It loads a VM with a full debian-looking environment, the ability to add apps through apt, and a nice menu supporting SSH options for remote hosts, including SSH port redirection.

You set up a virtual disk for the environment, and it sets up a passthrough from the Chrome filesystem to /mnt/chromeos inside the environment. 

Very cool.

It's all running well on an X131e, the best $30 I've ever spent.  :)

There are a ton of EOL chromebooks being sold for pennies on the dollar; if they're supported by SeaBIOS, then Chrome OS Flex is an interesting option.

Next up, my mom has an EOL Toshiba Chromebook - it's the 13" ultrabook one with Beats audio, 1080p screen. That would make a killer traveling system if it works out.
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