Do Chromebooks offer adequate offline programability? -


do chromebooks offer adequate programming capabilities offline? can never guarantee wifi access.

i know can access local files, , being linux-based, mean programming offline?

also, returning obtain msc in it. purchase such cause? focusing on web development (html, javascript, rails).

i want know if chromebook (i have eyes on acer c720) can work done. true, i'll rare ever offline, want know if i'll able both edit code, run troubleshoot.

my main points: editing , running code on chromebook. also, amend drawback running windows or linux (ie, ubuntu, mint)?thanks guys advice.

i use acer c720 chromebook (2gb ram, 16gb ssd) meteor (javascript, html. css, mongodb) development machine. specs may sound poor in reality - fantastic haswell chip - laptop great.

i have xubuntu installed instead of chromeos... maybe not real answer question.

it's fantastic little machine - long battery life , boots in few seconds. tried bodhi linux first find xubuntu better needs.

i expanded storage using keep-in tiny ultrafit 64gb usb 3.0 flash key. amazing device.

i use hdmi monitor when doing longer coding sessions.

device cost me $150 on ebay , around $25 usb key.

i use free http://komodoide.com/komodo-edit/ editor.

if feel taking plunge , converting chromeos xubuntu, these 2 links may help:

  1. bios changes: https://blogs.fsfe.org/the_unconventional/2014/09/19/c720-coreboot/

  2. xubuntu distribution: https://www.distroshare.com/distros/get/14/

good luck , enjoy!


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