• Uvine_Umbra@discuss.tchncs.de
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    10 months ago

    Ohh yeah, I literally work as a field technician fixing computers for some of the big companies. Literally the only computers that make me & my competitors go insane are Chromebooks. Hardware is ok at best. Software is absolutely HELL though.

      • YarHarSuperstar@lemmy.world
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        10 months ago

        You mean the “disposables”, even though that’s a misnomer. Many of them require a charge one or more times throughout their shitty little lives.

    • Spotlight7573@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      I’m curious what about the software is hell as a technician? I was under the impression that the ChromeOS part being normally unmodifiable by the user would lead to fewer problems. Is there something about it that makes it worse than a comparable Windows or Mac computer?

    • Mister Neon@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      I used to be a field technician doing that and repairing printers. May the roads you drive be safe and your lunch choices to your tastes.

    • Alex
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      10 months ago

      What’s wrong with the software? They are client web devices and with crostini you can develop at a pinch. But they aren’t meant to be laptop/desktop replacement.