Just got myself a nice little chromebook. The OS is taking some

>>56385570
Replace that shit with ChromiumOS, OP
It is literally ChromeOS, but FOSS. And you can access the package manager like a normal linux distro. (in this case it's portage, gentoo's amazing package manager)

>>56385589
FOSS?
Also I'll look into it

>>56385570
Get Mosh, SFTP, VNC Viewer, SSH from google, wake-on-lan, CIRC, and SSH from google. Enjoy your Graphical terminal for your servers.

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>Chromebook

If you got a model that has a replaceable SSD, replace that shit and install a Linux distro.

I've had Arch running on an old C720 for years and it's great. Hasn't skipped a beat, and the battery life is actually pretty good.

Best part, I'm not locked into Google's shitty browser OS.

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>>56385887
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromebook-CB3-131-C3SZ-11-6-Inch-Dual-Core/dp/B019G7VPTC

Ive got this model. The back is held on by 9 normal Phillips screws but I dont know what the SSD is like

>>56386036
>16GB
Wew.

If you don't want to install an SSD, get one of these for additional storage.
https://www.sandisk.com/home/usb-flash/ultra-fit-usb

To install GNU/Linux inside ChromeOS, use this.
https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton

To get rid of ChromeOS and replace it with GNU/Linux, use this.
https://github.com/reynhout/chrx

As for Android apps, you're on the list.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/25/11773722/chromebooks-gaining-android-app-support-list

But in order to get those apps, you just have to
>wait patiently

>>56386197
>waiting
Is this a game to you

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>>56385570
Chromebooks are literally memes materialized
> literally runs Gentoo
> It's botnet Gentoo though
> literally pure botnet
> cheap af
> shittiest specs imaginable

>>56386607
>> shittiest specs imaginable
You can get Chromebooks with i3 and i5 processors and 4GB RAM for pretty good prices.

>>56386607
If all you want to do is causally browse the web, why bother with a full laptop?

>>56386743
>4GB RAM
Bitch do you know how much ram I use.

>>56386879
Too much of you cant manage with 4

So these things cant run exe files or anything? I mean, I get the idea behind them but skimping so much on the storage and functionality seems like a mistake

>>56387353
i think its for people who dont use much software and only browse the web etc.

So instead of buying a fancy 1k macbook you buy a super cheap chromebook and it pretty much does the same thing for normies

>>56387452
So why does /g/ keep going on about them?

>>56387480
because its normie tech

they are mad it isnt aimed at them

>>56385570
>The OS is taking some getting used to
I could only stand the limitations for a month then decided to open it up and remove write protection and install linux on it, works well after replacing the sound.state file

>>56387588
Really I only brought it for two day trips and watching porn in bed. I already have a full desktop so I don't think the limitations are going to be a problem. This thread was made so I could find out what apps and shut will give me the most out of it