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So long dual-booting Windows on a Chromebook: Project Campfire is deprecated

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 Kevin C. Tofel 11 Comments Alt-OS, Campfire, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Dual-boot, Google, Microsoft, Project Campfire, Windows

Last summer, Project Campfire hinted at Chromebooks dual-booting into Windows. After some progress, the project has been quiet. New code shows it’s shutting down.

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Dual-booting into Microsoft Windows on a Chromebook looks to be ready soon

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 43 Comments Alt-OS, Campfire, Dual-boot, Google, Microsoft, Pixelbook, Windows

Recent internal testing of Microsoft Windows dual booting on the Pixelbook suggests Project Campfire is nearing the home stretch. Is Windows on a Chromebook something you might want? Don’t worry: Like Android and Linux, it’s optional for Chrome OS.

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Project Campfire icons and details: Alt-OS is now Dual-Boot on Chromebooks for Windows and Linux

September 25, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments Alt-OS, Campfire, Chrome tablets, Chromebooks, Dual-boot, Linux, Productivity, Windows 10

Goodbye Alt-OS and hello Dual Boot: That’s the new name for Project Campfire to run different operating systems on a Chromebook. Here’s a peek at how all of this will look and work.

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Pixelbook 2 ads leak, showing smaller bezels as previously predicted

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments Alt-OS, Atlas, Chromebooks, MadeByGoogle, Nocturne, Pixelbook, Pixelbook 2, Windows

Leaked ads show a Pixelbook that looks like today’s version but with smaller bezels for a larger actual display. Expect newer Intel processors and perhaps a lower starting price.

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Why Windows on Chromebooks is a great idea: Nothing but upside

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 16 Comments Alt-OS, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Dual-boot, Windows

Some think that dual-booting Windows on a Chromebook will make the devices “dead or at least on their way to becoming pointless.” I couldn’t disagree more. Here’s why.

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