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msfiddlestix

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19. so my spanking new galaxy chromebook 2 just arrived and I'm posting on it.
Wed Mar 17, 2021, 08:07 PM
Mar 2021

The first thing I opened in the files and an item was there which I totally didn't expect, and that was the Linux manager.

Apparently I can run Chrome and Linux which is amazing. I haven't attempted to run it yet, because I know I won't know what I'm doing and will need tutoring and guidance. I don't want to screw things up. I'm loving the slick feeling keys under my fingertips. I feel like I'm gliding over the keys with no friction. the resolution on the display screen is so amazing.

I can't wait until the next zoom jam session to test out input/output quality. I also didn't realize that it functioned like a tablet and a computer. It's smaller than my other chromebook but it's also sleek and thin, less weight.

A few things to get used to.. I certainly want to learn more about working with Linux and what the impact will be with regard to chrome os. I mean, my intuition is you run one or the other right? I mean almost have to kind of over ride chrome?

I don't know how that would work. will i be able to access my drive .. Not sure I actually need Linux. Something for me to explore a little bit.


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Chromebook Recommendations? [View all] msfiddlestix Mar 2021 OP
Here is a link with suggestions on what to do with your current chromebook. CentralMass Mar 2021 #1
thanks I'll check it out.. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #2
This has been a very helpful link. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #9
I am glad it was helpful and you are quite kind to help out your neighbor. CentralMass Mar 2021 #11
I love Linux bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #18
so my spanking new galaxy chromebook 2 just arrived and I'm posting on it. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #19
Glad you're really happy! bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #20
Oh I do Zoom on Chrome.. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #21
My chromebook freezes in Zoom...But my chromebook is 3 years old... LeftInTX Mar 2021 #22
I'm happy with all of my Chromebooks teach1st Mar 2021 #3
this is great. I just ordered the Galaxy Chromebook 2 msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #4
I saw the Galaxy model today teach1st Mar 2021 #5
omg. never occurred to me it would be that simple. Thanks for the tip. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #6
If objects and text are too small on a Chromebook teach1st Mar 2021 #7
you have helped me greatly today. thanks so much! msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #8
I picked up an Acer 713 over the weekend krispos42 Mar 2021 #10
Wow! Was that a sale price? Nice specs too for the price no matter. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #12
It was... $529, I think, with the $100 off. krispos42 Mar 2021 #13
Oh, I misread your post and thought you meant it was on sale for $100 msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #14
Argh, I'm being unclear! Sorry, sorry... krispos42 Mar 2021 #15
No worries, I didn't read carefully msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #16
I think the shortcut for delete is alt plus backspace. (nt) Elwood P Dowd Mar 2021 #17
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