Re: [NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread Michael Oke, II
but if you don't connect a ChromeBook to the web ... ? There are a couple of lightweight Linux distros that you can easily install if you are worried, but I haven't had any issues with Pixel after the "updates" stopped on it. - Michael Oke, II oke...@gmail.com 661-349-

Re: [NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread Kurt @ Gmail
Alternately - to take LESS chances after AUE - just don't connect the Chromebook to the Web! Its a thought... -K- On 8/23/2019 7:16 AM, davetha...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 7:20 AM Charles Hart Enzer, M.D. wrote: I just bought from Amazon a Chromebook. I asked Tech Support d

Re: [NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread davethayer
On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 7:20 AM Charles Hart Enzer, M.D. wrote: > > I just bought from Amazon a Chromebook. I asked Tech Support date of AUE: > > June, 2020! > > https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en > > What are your suggestions on June, 2020? > According to:

Re: [NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread Charles Hart Enzer, M.D.
wow! *Shai / שי **Charles Hart Enzer, MD(Ohio, USA), FAACAP* *Aliyah : Cincinnati to Jerusalem 's German Colony May, 2017* *Volunteer Associate Pr

Re: [NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread Stephen Russell
Chrome is turning into a monster in RAM consumption over the past 2+ years. I am almost considering switching browsers just because of that DEMAND on limited ram in my laptops at home. On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 8:20 AM Charles Hart Enzer, M.D. wrote: > I just bought from Amazon a Chromebook. I a

Re: [NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread Alan Bourke
Get a new Chromebook or take a gamble on it being OK? -- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: https://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: ht

[NF] Chromebook End of Automatic Updates

2019-08-23 Thread Charles Hart Enzer, M.D.
I just bought from Amazon a Chromebook. I asked Tech Support date of AUE: June, 2020! https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en What are your suggestions on June, 2020? *Shai / שי **Charles Hart Enzer, MD(Ohio, USA), FAACAP* *Aliyah : Cinci

Re: [NF] Chromebook OOBE

2017-04-17 Thread Fred Taylor
tabs open and a few apps running. I wish they could > get the virtual memory working better. > The 15" has at least an 8 hour battery life, which is awesome. > I also use it for to remote desktop and teamviewer into client's > computers. > Mike > From: Ted Roche

Re: [NF] Chromebook OOBE

2017-04-17 Thread Ted Roche
and teamviewer into client's computers. > Mike > From: Ted Roche > To: "profox@leafe.com" > Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:33 AM > Subject: [NF] Chromebook OOBE > > Not Fox, Not even Windows, but interesting tech I thought I'd share. > >

Re: [NF] Chromebook OOBE

2017-04-17 Thread Michael Madigan
awesome.  I also use it for to remote desktop and teamviewer into client's computers.    Mike From: Ted Roche To: "profox@leafe.com" Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:33 AM Subject: [NF] Chromebook OOBE Not Fox, Not even Windows, but interesting tech I thought I'd

Re: [NF] Chromebook OOBE

2017-04-06 Thread Kevin Cully
I just purchased a LiteBook. ( https://alpha.store/ ) ChromeBook like form factor and price, but full Linux (Elementary OS). I'm typing on it right now. I was following them on the news and found it an interesting piece of hardware. I *was* going to take a wait-and-see attitude, but then I

Re: [NF] Chromebook OOBE

2017-04-06 Thread Stephen Russell
Have a blind friend at church who loves his. He can do everything he needs to and he doesn't care about the big graphics. On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 8:33 AM, Ted Roche wrote: > Not Fox, Not even Windows, but interesting tech I thought I'd share. > > As Family Area Network SysAdmin, I set up and sup

[NF] Chromebook OOBE

2017-04-06 Thread Ted Roche
Not Fox, Not even Windows, but interesting tech I thought I'd share. As Family Area Network SysAdmin, I set up and support machines for a couple of relatives. One was interested in browsing and broadcasting free movies from archive.org and slideshows and personal files to his TV. I set up a Googl

Re: [NF] Chromebook update

2016-11-04 Thread Man-wai Chang
Flash Block. Image Block. Try again! ;) On Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 7:40 PM, Michael Madigan wrote: > Just a heads-up for Chromebook users, mine was freezing quite a bit, but > after I upgraded it to the latest version, it has been much more stable. -- .~. Might, Courage, Vision. SINCERITY! / v \

[NF] Chromebook update

2016-11-04 Thread Michael Madigan
Just a heads-up for Chromebook users, mine was freezing quite a bit, but after I upgraded it to the latest version, it has been much more stable. --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html --- __

[NF] Chromebook

2016-06-22 Thread Michael Madigan
I've had a Chromebook now for almost 2 years without any problems.   For surfing  the web, watching TV and doing remote desktop, it is wonderful   8 hours of battery life and light and portable.    I just bought another one, this time a 15.6 inch model from groupon.com.   The deal is for a refur

Re: [NF] Chromebook

2014-07-07 Thread Dave Thayer
On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:01 PM, wrote: > Couldn't determine from the site what the cost was since the deal is over. > How much $? On past deals at Woot there are usually comment-bots which quote the price, in this case $199.99. FWIW, I also bit on the $220 version a month ago. The $20 difference

Re: [NF] Chromebook

2014-07-07 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
Couldn't determine from the site what the cost was since the deal is over. How much $? tia, --Mike On 2014-07-02 12:36, Jeff Johnson wrote: I bought one of these a month ago for $20 more and it is pretty nice. http://www.woot.com/offers/hp-14-dual-core-chromebooks-w-free-4g-1?ref=cnt_dly_cr

[NF] Chromebook

2014-07-02 Thread Jeff Johnson
I bought one of these a month ago for $20 more and it is pretty nice. http://www.woot.com/offers/hp-14-dual-core-chromebooks-w-free-4g-1?ref=cnt_dly_cr#read-more -- Jeff Jeff Johnson j...@dcsoftware.com http://www.VetsFindingVets.org ___ Post Messa