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Access to New FSC OS

7 postsstarted by brishakar 7,373 viewsoriginal topic

brishakar
New Member
#1
HI All,

I was informed last night that our Windows pc's will be getting a new "free" OS, I assume a Linux based one.

Where can I get access to the new OS media so I can get the jump on training the staff in its use. We have a few software installations that are windows based and will need wine to continue using them.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Regards

Brion
russellhltn
Community Administrator
#2
The only upgrades I'm aware of is Windows 11 and it should be offered though the standard MS updates.

"Mobile" FHCs (a new thing) are being equipped with Chromebooks.
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brishakar
New Member
#3
Thanks Russell,

Seems this is a very new thing. At least here in Australia.

Hopefully others are aware of what's happening, then we can both learn something new. :)
drepouille
Senior Member
#4
Our FSC has replaced Windows with ChromeOS Flex, and enrolled the computers in the FamilySearch Enterprise group, so they have access to premium websites. ChromeOS Flex helps us lock down the computers and resets everything when the patron exits the login session.
Dana Repouille, Plattsmouth, Nebraska
russellhltn
Community Administrator
#5
drepouille wrote: Mon Jan 20, 2025 12:12 pm and enrolled the computers in the FamilySearch Enterprise group, so they have access to premium websites.
Any computer with the FamilySearch extension in the browser should be able to access the premium websites from any church meetinghouse network. That includes personally owned machines using Liahona in a building that doesn't have a FSC.
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phruby
New Member
#6
How do you enroll the Chrome OS Flex computers in the FamilySearch Enterprise group?
russellhltn
Community Administrator
#7
Call FamilySearch support. Press the option to talk to FS Center support.
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