[Hidden-tech] Computer for kids - how to convert

[Rich@OTN]

Interesting comparison.
Major notes about ChromeOS
          1) The publizied download ChromeOS is nothing specific to 
Google (regardless of URL) and is heavy ad-infested.
          2) The Neverware version is far newer.

SO the place to get ChromeOS is https://archiveos.org/croslinux/
While actually comes from an archive on sourceforge:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/archiveos/files/c/cros/

The neverware is not free (since they maintain it) - more on that as I 
contact them.

On 4/15/2020 10:27 AM, Sam McClellan via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> Hey Rich,
>
> You probably know a fair amount about Chromium vs Chrome OS by now, 
> but I've included all the info here for general consumption.
>
> Chrome OS is Chromium OS redesigned for Google's Chromebooks but is 
> also available for PCs. Chrome OS is designed for end users, whereas 
> Chromium OS is designed for developers/geeks and requires more 
> knowledge and maintenance and has less functionality targeted to kids 
> and regular users.
> https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chromium-os-faq
>
> Chrome OS is a good choice for kids for five reasons -
>
> 1. designed to be simple to set up and maintain
> 2. has very good parental controls, whereas a standard Linux 
> installation like Ubuntu can always be subverted
> 3. doesn't allow them free access to programs and the Internet.
> 4. set up to be used by schools and kids
> 5. can now also run many Android apps
>
> The downsides:
> 1. It's very reliant on an Internet connection and can't run Linux or 
> Windows apps (although the alternatives can run Linux apps)
> 2. If you don't have an actual Chromebook, there are some limitations 
> although the alternatives can make up for these.
> 3. you have to be part of The Google to use it.
>
> You can download ChromeOS for regular PC's here:
> https://sites.google.com/site/chromeoslinux/download which just links to
> http://getchrome.eu/download.php
> but the first link at least shows you it's actually a Google download.
>
> However, most reviews say that Neverware's version of Chrome OS is the 
> best:
> https://www.neverware.com/freedownload#intro-text
>
> Here's a good recent review:
> https://www.electromaker.io/blog/article/flint-os-vs-chromium-os-vs-cloudready-which-chrome-os-is-best
>
> Other options for kids:
>
> https://www.pcworld.com/article/2030685/make-your-pc-kid-friendly-with-four-custom-operating-systems.html
>
> Best,
> Sam
>
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> On 4/14/2020 8:27 AM, Rich at tnr via Hidden-discuss wrote:
>> All,
>> I need some suggestions, I'm being asked to process a batch of Dell 
>> laptops for the local school kids.
>>
>> SO I need to
>>     (1) Wipe the hard drives
>>     (2) install a chromebook (like) environment so they can use 
>> typical virtual school sw.
>>
>> I'd prefer something free or close.
>>
>> I found 'Chromium OS'
>>
>> Any specific suggestions as to which of each you've had experience with.
>> I will collect the suggestions as well as the results and post on HT 
>> web site
>> This is for the Greenfield school kids, if anyone is handling other 
>> areas, please let me know and I'll make a list.
>>
>> (BTW, which has a set of covid-19 health and business (CARES act) 
>> details.
>>
>> Thanks - Happy Tails and Stay healthy.
>>
>
>
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