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<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Hey Rich,<br>
<br>
You probably know a fair amount about Chromium vs Chrome OS by
now, but I've included all the info here for general consumption.<br>
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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. <br>
</font><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><a
href="https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chromium-os-faq">https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/chromium-os-faq</a></font><font
face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><br>
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Chrome OS is a good choice for kids for five reasons - <br>
<br>
1. designed to be simple to set up and maintain <br>
2. has very good parental controls, whereas a standard Linux
installation like Ubuntu can always be subverted <br>
3. doesn't allow them free access to programs and the Internet. <br>
4. set up to be used by schools and kids<br>
5. can now also run many Android apps <br>
<br>
The downsides: <br>
1. It's very reliant on an Internet connection and can't run Linux
or Windows apps (although the alternatives can run Linux apps)<br>
2. If you don't have an actual Chromebook, there are some
limitations although the alternatives can make up for these.<br>
3. you have to be part of The Google to use it. </font><font
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You can download ChromeOS for regular PC's here:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://sites.google.com/site/chromeoslinux/download">https://sites.google.com/site/chromeoslinux/download</a> which just
links to<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://getchrome.eu/download.php">http://getchrome.eu/download.php</a><br>
but the first link at least shows you it's actually a Google
download.<br>
<br>
However, most reviews say that Neverware's version of Chrome OS is
the best:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.neverware.com/freedownload#intro-text">https://www.neverware.com/freedownload#intro-text</a><br>
<br>
Here's a good recent review:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.electromaker.io/blog/article/flint-os-vs-chromium-os-vs-cloudready-which-chrome-os-is-best">https://www.electromaker.io/blog/article/flint-os-vs-chromium-os-vs-cloudready-which-chrome-os-is-best</a><br>
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Other options for kids:<br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2030685/make-your-pc-kid-friendly-with-four-custom-operating-systems.html">https://www.pcworld.com/article/2030685/make-your-pc-kid-friendly-with-four-custom-operating-systems.html</a><br>
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Best,<br>
Sam<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/14/2020 8:27 AM, Rich@tnr via
Hidden-discuss wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:0dfd74a8-b771-e787-a8c7-e1f8b2b1c468@tnrglobal.com">All,
<br>
I need some suggestions, I'm being asked to process a batch of
Dell laptops for the local school kids.
<br>
<br>
SO I need to
<br>
(1) Wipe the hard drives
<br>
(2) install a chromebook (like) environment so they can use
typical virtual school sw.
<br>
<br>
I'd prefer something free or close.
<br>
<br>
I found 'Chromium OS'
<br>
<br>
Any specific suggestions as to which of each you've had experience
with.
<br>
I will collect the suggestions as well as the results and post on
HT web site
<br>
This is for the Greenfield school kids, if anyone is handling
other areas, please let me know and I'll make a list.
<br>
<br>
(BTW, which has a set of covid-19 health and business (CARES act)
details.
<br>
<br>
Thanks - Happy Tails and Stay healthy.
<br>
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