Chromebase 24 EOL - How to repurpose the Machine?
My experience at EOL on ChromeOS Chromebases (LG and now Acer) has resulted in frustration and a certain resentment at manufacturers.
Physically the machines perform satisfactorily.
Then what, at EOL? DUMP them? --- This is irresponsible consumption.
These machines should be EASILY repurposed/used as Linux/BSD/Cloudready machines, or just working monitors.
ESPECIALLY SO FOR my one ACER CHROMEBASE 24 (BUDDY) which, as an all-in-one, has a superb monitor.
My observations are:
1) A Responsible manufacturer would PUBLISH clear "ALTERNATE USE" instructions for the known day of EOL?
2) All Manufacturers of ChromeOS-based equipment, should PUBLISH instructions on how the owner can reuse it as either a LINUX, BSD or Cloudready machine, even a Windows 10 Home box?
3) As a MINIMUM, manufacturers should publish instructions on how to reuse an all-in-one Chromebase as a stand-alone monitor.
With this frustrating EOL experience, - twice, - I am now a responsible consumer.
The first two requirements above must be prominently displayed/available AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.
Much as I like the ChromeOS experience I WILL NOT purchase another ChromeOS machine (3 times so far) UNTIL MANUFACTURERS act responsibly.
If enough ACER Chromebook, ChromeBox, and Chromebase users indicate support on this forum I will launch a website with such a petition addressed to all manufacturers using Chrome OS. And I will invite forum users to add their names there.
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