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tom_in_atlanta
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February 4th, 2012 09:00
Google Chrome OS install
I am considering installing Google Chrome OS on the flash drive in my Dell Optiplex FX160 thin client machine. I have looked around at various versions of Google Chrome and Chromium and I see there are some issues with hardware compatability. What is your advice on the best and most compatible version? I saw on You Tube that some Dell techs created a special Dell version of Chrome for the netbooks, Would that work well on the Optiplex FX 160? Where do I get it? And advice on installing Chrome would be appreciated. I will either install Chrome as my sole OS or possible dual boot with Chrome on the flash drive memory (2 gb) and Windows XP on the SSD drive I am installing.
tom_in_atlanta
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Posted February 19th, 2012 05:00
I downloaded the Vanilla version of Chrome OS from Hexxeh. It loads to a USB flash drive. Just to try it out. I didn't end up using it because it was limited to 800x600 resolution and I could not change it even using Linux commands. I ended up taking out the flash drive in the FX160 and installing a 64GB Crucial SSD. I then loaded Windows XP. If I want Chrome I think I will just use the Chrome browser with my XP installation.
ieee488, he is not referring to Google Chrome the web browser, he is referring to Chrominum, its a Operating System developed by Google and is currently being used on what Google calls Chromebooks, a cloud type computer. You can also download the OS and install it on any compatible computer.
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Posted February 18th, 2012 06:00
I don't know know a lot about Chrome OS, but I did install it on my Dell Mini 9 using the unofficial Dell port. It works okay, but there are not updates.
I'm going to say that it won't even load properly on your system and you won't have a good experience. Your favorite distro of Linux might be a better bet for what you want to do.