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Explore ChromeOS on your device.

Explore ChromeOS on your device.

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Goljat12
Member
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04-21-2023, 01:55 AM
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Hey there, I’m eager to explore ChromeOS but prefer not to buy a physical device. I’d like to install it from an external hard drive or laptop storage. I’m having trouble finding a download for the full version, even though I know about Cloudready. What options exist for a genuine, updatable ChromeOS experience with all the Android app features? As a computer science student, I’m up for diving into some advanced stuff. Let’s figure this out together! P.S. Please keep my posts clear of any rule violations.
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Goljat12
04-21-2023, 01:55 AM #1

Hey there, I’m eager to explore ChromeOS but prefer not to buy a physical device. I’d like to install it from an external hard drive or laptop storage. I’m having trouble finding a download for the full version, even though I know about Cloudready. What options exist for a genuine, updatable ChromeOS experience with all the Android app features? As a computer science student, I’m up for diving into some advanced stuff. Let’s figure this out together! P.S. Please keep my posts clear of any rule violations.

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P0_
Junior Member
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04-21-2023, 02:33 AM
#2
ChromeOS is designed specifically for Chromebooks. It's likely that using the official Google version on a non-Chromebook might fall into the same category as hackintoshipping, which isn't permitted here. ChromiumOS is the open-source alternative and should be a solid starting point.
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P0_
04-21-2023, 02:33 AM #2

ChromeOS is designed specifically for Chromebooks. It's likely that using the official Google version on a non-Chromebook might fall into the same category as hackintoshipping, which isn't permitted here. ChromiumOS is the open-source alternative and should be a solid starting point.

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joshwars
Junior Member
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04-21-2023, 09:20 AM
#3
I'm familiar with ChromiumOS, but it currently lacks most of the features found in real ChromeOS. I’m curious why it isn’t as comprehensive as what ChromeOS offers. I thought ChromeOS was open source, so why is it treated differently? Maybe I’ll keep hoping to get more support from Sundar Pichai.
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joshwars
04-21-2023, 09:20 AM #3

I'm familiar with ChromiumOS, but it currently lacks most of the features found in real ChromeOS. I’m curious why it isn’t as comprehensive as what ChromeOS offers. I thought ChromeOS was open source, so why is it treated differently? Maybe I’ll keep hoping to get more support from Sundar Pichai.

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xXRAXERXx
Posting Freak
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04-22-2023, 06:17 AM
#4
Meme valued, my friend. Not at all. If I had access to an ISO file, I’d test it on a separate drive in my Ubuntu USB 3.1 external SSD.
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xXRAXERXx
04-22-2023, 06:17 AM #4

Meme valued, my friend. Not at all. If I had access to an ISO file, I’d test it on a separate drive in my Ubuntu USB 3.1 external SSD.

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05-12-2023, 08:07 PM
#5
Android app support is available. ChromiumOS may encounter problems with certain multimedia or DRM functionalities on multiple websites.
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XxEmmyLouWhoxX
05-12-2023, 08:07 PM #5

Android app support is available. ChromiumOS may encounter problems with certain multimedia or DRM functionalities on multiple websites.

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xSneik
Member
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05-18-2023, 08:36 PM
#6
The browser operating system is essentially identical.
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xSneik
05-18-2023, 08:36 PM #6

The browser operating system is essentially identical.

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COLIN20052012
Posting Freak
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05-19-2023, 08:32 PM
#7
Thanks in advance! It looks like you're planning to try out Chromium. Good luck with your experiment!
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COLIN20052012
05-19-2023, 08:32 PM #7

Thanks in advance! It looks like you're planning to try out Chromium. Good luck with your experiment!