Is it currently viable to use something like a chromebook for the purpose of remoting into my home desktop?
I want a laptop but I don't want to spend a lot of money. I would rather keep most of my computer money into my desktop and just use the laptop as some sort of terminal.
>>54794825
Yes. Only buy computers compatible with GalliumOS and you're going to get a pretty nice system.
>>54794825
Ex googler, they do this a lot. The very old ones may are too underpowered though.
>>54794845
What does it feel like to have breakfast with Rob Pike-senpai?
>>54794841
Never heard of GalliumOS. Is it build for this purpose?
>>54794845
how much power would you need just for remote accessing?
What about latency issues? Is the lag a problem which would make doing anything besides coding a chore?
>>54794903
>Never heard of GalliumOS. Is it build for this purpose?
Chrome OS is good enough for that purpose as you can get a terminal that works in Chrome and therefore, SSH into anything.
That said, Gallium OS is Xubuntu patched to work well with Chromebooks, and gives you quite a lot more freedom since it's a honest to god GNU/Linux desktop. So it's a bit dumb not to prefer Gallium-compatible devices. Plus I'm sure Gallium will allow you to run X11 windows over SSH, while I don't think ChromeOS gives you that privilege.
>>54794903
>Lag
Can be frustrating, yes. Both the connection and what you're trying to do matter
>Power
At work I used a pixel and it was fine, you can probably get away with a lot less. I got my non-pixel Chromebook off Craigslist for a song, and it can struggle with YouTube. Get something better than that.
>>54794882
Pretty okay, thank you.
>>54794975
did you only use it at work? I'm guessing the internet speed is significantly faster over there, so my experience will probably be a magnitude worse with the lag.
>>54795012
Used it when I worked from home. I think the tool is called "chromoting". Honestly, it wasn't even great coming from a MacBook pro. Ssh was fine though, but something like eclipse? I wasn't a fan.
>>54794825
just ssh from your Android phone via Terminal Emulator
>>54795067
I don't think I want to experience unity dev and maya from my htc m8...
>>54794975
I've actually been considering getting a Pixel 1 since their only $400, they seem way better than anything in that price point
>>54795795
>Pixel 1
>$400
Where?
>>54796013
All over, even new ones on Amazon dip to $550 at times
