Access to New FSC OS

[brishakar]

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]

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.

[brishakar]

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]

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.

[russellhltn]

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.