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<blockquote data-quote="Digerati" data-source="post: 704872" data-attributes="member: 59833"><p>The average user is not running VMs on their computer. Therefore, these flaws are not likely to affect the average user. So there is no need for him or her to replace their hardware at this time. Just make sure the OS is updated, as is their security and, regardless the OS, don't be click-happy on unsolicited links, downloads, attachments and popups. </p><p>*****</p><p></p><p>As always, it is important to take what fanatics, biased people and salespeople say with a big hunk of rock salt. Are Chromebooks subject to Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities? Absolutely! Are Chromebooks immune from such attacks? Of course not! Why? Because Chromebooks use these very same processors too! And don't forget, the Chrome OS uses the Linux kernel. It may be forked (modified), but the kernel is very much Linux, which is not immune either. </p><p></p><p>Don't forget what Meltdown and Spectre do. They do NOT destroy your data or corrupt your operating system. They steal your data. IF (and that same "if" applies to all operating systems) a hacker can somehow get past all your security measures, Chrome will not stop your data from being stolen. </p><p></p><p>Is Chromebook as big a target as Windows or Mac OS devices? No. Why? In part because in comparison very few people use Chromebooks. Why? Because Chromebooks are very limited in their capabilities. If you need a productivity machine, a gaming machine, a file management machine, a media playback machine, a photo and video editing machine, if you value choices in hardware options, if you value browser options, and much much more, don't get a Chromebook. </p><p></p><p>And if you are worried about your privacy, don't get a Chromebook! That's right! Google is much more a privacy threat than Microsoft or Windows 10 any day of the week. And local storage for personal data files are very limited with Chromebooks.To suggest Chromebooks don't need to rely on the cloud is pure marketing hype from our Chromebook salesman in this thread. And contrary to what many want us to believe, sensitive data stored in the cloud is not immune from hacking. And of course, to access it, you must have Internet access.</p><p></p><p>While it is true (in the US, not globally) Chromebook market share <u>in the EDU environment</u> dominates But left out of that claim is the important fact that is for grades K-12. Not universities where much more demanding computer tasks are performed. Globally, Chromebooks have less than 10% of the total marketshare! Also left out of the claim is the major reason, and that is cost. Chromebooks are cheap with many offerings under $200 - a major consideration for parents of K-12 kids, and school districts. </p><p></p><p>Another <strong>"HUGE"</strong> reason Chromebooks are often preferred in the K-12 environment is simply because they lack flexibility! They are so locked down (by design!) that whiz-kids can't dink with them and break them. That makes it much easier for school IT people and parents to ensure their kids still have usable computers. And that IS a good thing, for kids. </p><p></p><p>But think about that for a second. Why don't so many people like Macs? It is because Apple controls nearly everything about them. What is one of the biggest complaints about Windows 10? It is that Microsoft has removed so many options we used to have to change how Windows works, looks and feels. Look at Windows Update. Contrary to what many Microsoft bashers and FUD spewers want us to believe, Windows Update is a very reliable and robust update feature. It has worked flawlessly consistently for 100s of millions of users. Is it perfect? Of course not. But the fact is, very few people have problems. They just are very vocal and those complaints are relentlessly amplified with exaggerated headlines by those biased bashers, and wannabe attention seeking journalists and bloggers. </p><p></p><p>The Chromebooks lack of flexibility may certainly be a plus for many and I fully understand and appreciate that. But that same lack of flexibility is a huge minus and limiting factor for many others. </p><p></p><p>So while this thread's Chromebook barker tries to convince everyone the Chromebook is our panacea for all the world's security woes, don't believe it for a second. Chromebook processors are dominated by the very same vulnerable Intel processors as used by other platforms. And contrary to the hype presented, Windows 10 can indeed, easily be secured with very little user effort. Will W10 stop in their tracks a determined bad guy specifically targeting you? Of course not. But neither will a Chromebook.</p><p></p><p>So now that all this Chromebook marketing hype has been debunked, lets get off this Chromebook marketing promotion and Windows FUD spewing and back to the subject at hand - which is the "hardware" issue of these processors which are used in all sorts of products, including Apple, Android, Windows, Linux and Chromebook devices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Digerati, post: 704872, member: 59833"] The average user is not running VMs on their computer. Therefore, these flaws are not likely to affect the average user. So there is no need for him or her to replace their hardware at this time. Just make sure the OS is updated, as is their security and, regardless the OS, don't be click-happy on unsolicited links, downloads, attachments and popups. ***** As always, it is important to take what fanatics, biased people and salespeople say with a big hunk of rock salt. Are Chromebooks subject to Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities? Absolutely! Are Chromebooks immune from such attacks? Of course not! Why? Because Chromebooks use these very same processors too! And don't forget, the Chrome OS uses the Linux kernel. It may be forked (modified), but the kernel is very much Linux, which is not immune either. Don't forget what Meltdown and Spectre do. They do NOT destroy your data or corrupt your operating system. They steal your data. IF (and that same "if" applies to all operating systems) a hacker can somehow get past all your security measures, Chrome will not stop your data from being stolen. Is Chromebook as big a target as Windows or Mac OS devices? No. Why? In part because in comparison very few people use Chromebooks. Why? Because Chromebooks are very limited in their capabilities. If you need a productivity machine, a gaming machine, a file management machine, a media playback machine, a photo and video editing machine, if you value choices in hardware options, if you value browser options, and much much more, don't get a Chromebook. And if you are worried about your privacy, don't get a Chromebook! That's right! Google is much more a privacy threat than Microsoft or Windows 10 any day of the week. And local storage for personal data files are very limited with Chromebooks.To suggest Chromebooks don't need to rely on the cloud is pure marketing hype from our Chromebook salesman in this thread. And contrary to what many want us to believe, sensitive data stored in the cloud is not immune from hacking. And of course, to access it, you must have Internet access. While it is true (in the US, not globally) Chromebook market share [U]in the EDU environment[/U] dominates But left out of that claim is the important fact that is for grades K-12. Not universities where much more demanding computer tasks are performed. Globally, Chromebooks have less than 10% of the total marketshare! Also left out of the claim is the major reason, and that is cost. Chromebooks are cheap with many offerings under $200 - a major consideration for parents of K-12 kids, and school districts. Another [B]"HUGE"[/B] reason Chromebooks are often preferred in the K-12 environment is simply because they lack flexibility! They are so locked down (by design!) that whiz-kids can't dink with them and break them. That makes it much easier for school IT people and parents to ensure their kids still have usable computers. And that IS a good thing, for kids. But think about that for a second. Why don't so many people like Macs? It is because Apple controls nearly everything about them. What is one of the biggest complaints about Windows 10? It is that Microsoft has removed so many options we used to have to change how Windows works, looks and feels. Look at Windows Update. Contrary to what many Microsoft bashers and FUD spewers want us to believe, Windows Update is a very reliable and robust update feature. It has worked flawlessly consistently for 100s of millions of users. Is it perfect? Of course not. But the fact is, very few people have problems. They just are very vocal and those complaints are relentlessly amplified with exaggerated headlines by those biased bashers, and wannabe attention seeking journalists and bloggers. The Chromebooks lack of flexibility may certainly be a plus for many and I fully understand and appreciate that. But that same lack of flexibility is a huge minus and limiting factor for many others. So while this thread's Chromebook barker tries to convince everyone the Chromebook is our panacea for all the world's security woes, don't believe it for a second. Chromebook processors are dominated by the very same vulnerable Intel processors as used by other platforms. And contrary to the hype presented, Windows 10 can indeed, easily be secured with very little user effort. Will W10 stop in their tracks a determined bad guy specifically targeting you? Of course not. But neither will a Chromebook. So now that all this Chromebook marketing hype has been debunked, lets get off this Chromebook marketing promotion and Windows FUD spewing and back to the subject at hand - which is the "hardware" issue of these processors which are used in all sorts of products, including Apple, Android, Windows, Linux and Chromebook devices. [/QUOTE]
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