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Verizon Wireless 3G on Cr-48

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Just enabled the complimentary Verizon Wireless 3G service for my Cr-48. It took about 5-7 minutes but it was painless.

Only thing that beats me is why I had to enter my credit card information to get the free service – they say it is for confirming the identity. Couldn’t Google/Verizon use Checkout account to do that?

Now I should really make a folder for text-only/mobile versions of websites I frequent. It’s only been a few minutes and I’ve already used up 5MB of data!

Speed seems good though. I am switching back to Wifi, and keep this service for the rainy day.

Originally posted at http://post.mahesha.com/verizon-wireless-3g-on-cr-48

Chorme OS – Printing to File

I almost do not have a printer at home – I have an old one, but I use it so rarely, the cartridges are always dry. So when I need to print something, I usually print it to a file on my Linux laptop – a .pdf file. Then take that file to work/FedEx Kinko’s – via Google Docs/Dropbox/other cloud service/USB drive – and print it. I am sure there are many who do that.

Also for archiving online transactions, like bank transfers, purchase acknowledgements, etc. – when you don’t necessarily need a print out, but just want some kind of a digital confirmation you could print later if needed – ‘print to file’ is such a convenient feature to have.

Just wondering why Chrome OS got rid of the print to file feature of the underlying Linux OS? Google cloud print is cool and all, but if you don’t have a Windows PC with a printer connected, you are really out of luck. Am I missing something, or Chrome OS indeed does not have a print to file option?

An Awesome Gift from Google

Google recently hosted an event about Chrome OS. During the event they announced a pilot program for developers/testers to try the reference hardware – the Cr-48 prototype. I applied for it, and within 48 hours, the thing was at my doorstep.

They really do mean speed!

Thanks Google for the surprise gift.

Now let’s get to using it and sending some constructive feedback – using just Chrome OS. No Vim to type posts, no Gimp to get and edit screenshots, no FTP client to upload images. Will see how that goes.

Much more to come…