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Ask HN: Since when can I completely “live” in a browser?

2 pointsby recvonlineover 3 years ago
I am using Linux for a while now again (after ~10 years of macOS) and I barely need more than a terminal and a browser. All applications I might need (like drawing, spreadsheets, chats, writing etc.) I can find as a browser application.<p>It feels weird to &quot;run Linux&quot;, when all I need Linux for is the CLI and the rest is basically a VM disguised as a browser running all my applications.<p>Am I the only one who feels like that?

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jimmyvalmerover 3 years ago
Your revelation is something the inventor of Chromebooks tried to capitalize on ten years ago (with moderate success).
eloefflerover 3 years ago
I like having full control over my data so I choose to use local applications where I can. Fortunately there is a lot of good stuff for Linux out there so I don&#x27;t need to reach for online tools.<p>But I see your point, it&#x27;s a bit funny :) Compared to doing the same on Windows this gives me an image of a very calm OS