Anybody using Google Chrome for Linux (vanity)

smokingfrog ^ | 12/13/09 | me

[smokingfrog]

Just wondering...

My EeePC needs an updated browser and I was wondering how this would work.

I'm Linux challenged, and don't even know how to install it.

[bajabaja]

I'm using a netbook. No optical drive.

Do not let that stop things. You have a USB portal? Linux can be stored onto the USB "pen drive" and booted from there. A search for "boot linux from USB" should get you plenty of details.

[bajabaja]

In case the original poster reads this, you can probably temporarily set your “boot from” directive by depressing either F2, esc, or F12. This avoids entering the full fledged BIOS program (it should create a list of “boot from” options instead), which sometimes puts people off from going futher with Linux.

[smokingfrog]

Thanx

[wvdmc]

I’m running Google Chrome on Ubuntu. I have no problem with flash in it. It’s an easy install with Ubuntu, you just install from the .deb file, but I don’t know what package management system the eeepc’s OS uses. Google offers a .deb and a .rpm.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

LOL! Gotcha. Just remember that if you’re going to limit yourself to only one fifth of Jack Daniels, somewhere an angel will lose his wings and learning Linux will be a lot less fun. (even if it IS easier to remember...)

[Nateman]

I have Ubuntu 9.04 for 64 bit processor. The Chrome beta version did not load properly. I figure I’ll just wait some until they get it right.

[MrPiper]

I'm Linux challenged, and don't even know how to install it.

Well, I do know how to install it, but if surfing the net and email is all I use a computer for, WHY install Linux?

[bajabaja]

Why install linux at all?

Security. Much better in-built resistance to those bad bugs, viruses, and worms that can infect and destroy your surfing and emailing fun.

But maybe even that is not enough . . .

[smokingfrog]

Do you know if flash is included with Chrome, or does it need to be installed separately?

[MrPiper]

Security. Much better in-built resistance to those bad bugs, viruses, and worms that can infect and destroy your surfing and emailing fun.

OK,, good reasons... I'll try it.

[derekr44]

but if surfing the net and email is all I use a computer for, WHY install Linux?

If all I do is drive my car, why use a seatbelt?

Email and web is the #1 place to get junk installed behind the scenes on a Windows-based computer. Linux is a great way to prevent that from happening. Don't let the name Linux scare you either. Ubuntu is a great place to start getting to know it. Once you learn how to use it, you probably won't use Windows very much after.

[listenhillary]

“my package manager”

Mine are briefs, I don’t like boxers.

[Kakaze]

Great thread I need to read it later.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I just posted this...more info on Google's plans:

Google Chrome OS goes native (code)

[dila813]

Can you watch foxnews.com flash videos yet?