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Chromium OS

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/chromium-os.141865/

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pranav.seth Original post #1
Jun 6, 2011 at 6:59 PM
inspired by the mag, i downloaded the latest chromium os from the site mentioned. But now after booting, my wifi is not being switched on and so i cant even start the setup. My laptop is compaq presario cq42. Please help me!! I want a second os to hang on to and this is perfect!!!

pleaseeeee can someone help me???
sygeek
sygeek #2
Jun 6, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Where did you download the ChromiumOS from? Remember some of the Chromium's builds don't work properly (or don't work at all) on some specific laptops/desktops due to compability issues.

I recommend Hexxeh's Vanilla Build. If that doesn't work too, try Hexxeh's Flow Build (older build).
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Jun 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM
i have the vanilla build. please tell me the solution!!!
sygeek
sygeek #4
Jun 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Try downloading a couple of days older Vanilla Build. If that doesn't work too. Then please download the older Flow build instead.
If that doesn't work too, try Hexxeh's Flow Build (older build).
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Jun 6, 2011 at 9:34 PM
@sycgeek, where do u live in lko? I used to live in mahanagar until last year. Will do so tommorow. If i install flow, will it be updated?
sygeek
sygeek #6
Jun 6, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Flow isn't being updated nowadays, you may not have a good experience with it because it's interface is very very sluggish, forget about using flash-based websites.

Vanilla is one of the most famous Chromium build nowadays, but it is not finished yet and still being developed, so there's a high chance that it may not work in your laptop (like it didn't work on my desktop).

@sycgeek, where do u live in lko?
River Bank Colony, near Shaheed Smarak.