Due to the FS thread for Google 2013 chromebook i wanted to try it out before buying it. So I started looking into running the OS in VM. and here are my finding so far.
i been playing with chrome os (well technically chromium ) in virtualbox. So far not really impressed. I tried netflix website but had video issues. Amazon prime and crunchyroll (yes anime) did work. I tried remote access to my WS2012R2 and was able to access and download files from my server, i wasnt able run RDC to my desktops. I tried a chrome app for RDC and it worked but was pretty limited, plus it costs 9.99.
So i started messing with putting linux on it.
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook-and-unlock-its-ful-509039343
Anyone else have experience with the OS? I want to get the GOOGLE CHROMEBOOK PIXEL from the FS thread but not sure the OS will cut it for my needs.
Needs.
1. Ultra light portable - weights 3.3 lbs so should be ok for traveling
2. RDC to access VM at home/work location.
3. Watch videos when bored.
i been playing with chrome os (well technically chromium ) in virtualbox. So far not really impressed. I tried netflix website but had video issues. Amazon prime and crunchyroll (yes anime) did work. I tried remote access to my WS2012R2 and was able to access and download files from my server, i wasnt able run RDC to my desktops. I tried a chrome app for RDC and it worked but was pretty limited, plus it costs 9.99.
So i started messing with putting linux on it.
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook-and-unlock-its-ful-509039343
Anyone else have experience with the OS? I want to get the GOOGLE CHROMEBOOK PIXEL from the FS thread but not sure the OS will cut it for my needs.
Needs.
1. Ultra light portable - weights 3.3 lbs so should be ok for traveling
2. RDC to access VM at home/work location.
3. Watch videos when bored.