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How come there's no degoogled Chrome-OS? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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If you want a private desktop OS you either use a debloated Windows which can break, or Linux but it's not always easy to use, but I've never heard of anyone use a de-googled Chrome OS, smth like Graphene OS but for desktops. I've actually never used Chrome OS but to my knowledge it's open-source, easy to use and can already run Android apps making it a strong option

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[–] -2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

ChromeOS is also Android basically, no?

So.. GrapheneOS in desktop mode. I don't know the details, but there's that I think. Kinda just hook up the phone to a dock with a monitor. Great option, more secure than linux.

You can try a regular linux distro with gnome. It's a normal OS nowadays. I don't see anything more or less complicated. Windows is more overwhelming imo with all the bloat you have to remove with some scripts downloaded off some russian forum, and all the settings within settings..

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    ChromeOS and Android have a lot in common.

    Going to GOS full time is my plan if my old T470 Thinkpad dies. It does pass-through charging when connected to my Anker hub. My hub has 2 USB 3, monitor, SD, microSD, and ethernet ports.

    Keep battery optimization on so the battery stays at 80% and lower.

    All I need is a wall monitor mount, a monitor and cable (if it doesn't come with said cable). I used to use a Samsung tablet as my main "computer" so I still have the Logitech BT keyboard and trackball.

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