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On second thought, you're probably the kind of person Chrome OS is designed for. It does one thing, and one thing only.

Just don't search for the power button; it isn't there. ]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Apparently you fail to understand how VM's work, the host hardware DOES matter. Three setups, all of which include the same mobo have failed to work. One includes an ESXi 4.0 server, so again, blow it out your ass. :-)]]>Dec 1st 2009 1:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
As you probably know, make sure to change your networking mode from NAT to Bridged. Second, changed the adapter type to the first option - PCnet-PCI II (AM79C970A). ChromeOS doesn't appear to recognize the others.]]>Nov 20th 2009 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1331975 , and the password for that is chromium05. What you can do is pretty restricted though - the root filesystem is read-only. Seeing as /var/lib/dpkg/lock is set (and isn't writable) you can't use dpkg to install anything.]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
Perhaps Engadget just needs to get rid of ranking entirely. Admins, please take notice. I'd rather see comments... and I almost missed Marks substantive comment amidst all the childishness on this site. Please set up an environment that is less reminiscent of a second grade school yard. Thanks. ]]>Nov 20th 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
Engadget comment system = #1 Crapgadget of all time.]]>Nov 20th 2009 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
Add " --kiosk" (no quotes) after chrome.exe in your shortcut.

Alt-F4 will kill it (kiosk mode has no "exit" or "quit" that I can find)]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
The only way I could get chrome to work was through virtual box. Set it up as linux and ubuntu. Took me a couple of tries because it didn't work on Virtual Machine or VMWare]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
Epic fail. ]]>Nov 20th 2009 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 4:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 23rd 2009 12:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
so if someone has never used VM before, they shouldn't start?
many people only learn things when they become interested in them, and this may be what first interests someone in VMware ... let them have their fun. so what if they ask a question? if you don't know how to answer their question, then don't answer it ... but don't berate them for trying something new ... trying new stuff is the only way to learn new things, don't bag on people for that.]]>Dec 15th 2009 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
Add " --kiosk" (no quotes) after chrome.exe in your shortcut.

Alt-F4 will kill it (kiosk mode has no "exit" or "quit" that I can find)]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/I'll stick with a normal browser on a normal computer, thank you very much. ]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/A: Be smarter then the keyboard on your computer.]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
I don't really get this though. There are devices like smartphones that turn on rapidly, and with those you can actually download all kinds of applications to use offline. Why would someone want a computer like this just because it can turn on fast if you can't put your photos on it (I assume at least not with uploading them to the internet) or run all kinds of offline software. It's great for doing some stuff, but not everything, so even for personal use it can't be your only computer.]]>Nov 20th 2009 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
First impressions: wtf, why would anybody use this?]]>Nov 20th 2009 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/
if you want to use the Chrome OS on some secure WiFi network, how do you set up the access point without logging on first? And how can you log on if you are not connected to the internet?]]>Nov 20th 2009 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 23rd 2009 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 23rd 2009 1:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/how-to-run-chrome-os-as-a-virtual-machine/Nov 20th 2009 3:17PM