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The announcement of Google's new Googlebook laptops raised questions: what happens to the Chromebooks that many, especially students, know well? Google says it will be phasing out ChromeOS updates in mid-2034. That date matches plans previously described in court records, but it is now official.
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And why not? After all, "Googlebook OS" rolls off the tongue so much better :rolleyes: Can there possibly be a more stupid name?
"though it starts from the launch of the CPU inside the system."
What does that mean, exactly? 🤨
Jabberwocky79 said:
And why not? After all, "Googlebook OS" rolls off the tongue so much better :rolleyes: Can there possibly be a more stupid name?
GeeBOS?
GoogleOS?
GOS?
BOS?
BOSS?
GoogleOogleBoogleBoss!!
Perfect, 12/10
roboj1m said:
"though it starts from the launch of the CPU inside the system."What does that mean, exactly? 🤨
I think it means that it'll be very difficult to pull GooglebookOS out of the system. If you want Linux, you'll have to use the built-in Linux Terminal or dual-boot.