I haven't yet. But it is on my to do list. I am considering using neverwares cloud ready and looking to see if android and Linux expansion is viable. I may use my contact with them to see if it is on their development t list. On Sat, Nov 17, 2018, 8:14 PM Michael Butash Anyone using the linux app install features under a chromebook yet? If > so, how well do the apps work, compared to say a native linux desktop? > > This is compelling, ala apple-ish that in theory you get an os that sucks > less, "just works", you get full android app suites, and run linux apps in > more of a basic compat layer, which I'm almost good with if they behave the > same (or better). This includes libreoffice, text editors, diff utils, > file replcation (unison), maybe stream+games, etc. > > I like the notion of the slate coming out for human interface, albeit > pricey, and under powered at that to do what I can on my xps15 or like as a > vm server too (more ram/ssd). I find I require full virtualization, > running windoze, other appliance kvm vm's for various network vendor > appliances, etc too is almost necessary for me still. If getting a good > deal on a slate, it might be nice to try for doing basic linux gui apps if > I can apt-get install everything I need to and expect it will work for > basic user/office-y stuff. > > Thanks in advance! > > -mb > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss