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"One of the criticisms of Chromebooks is that they can't run apps per se \u2014 pretty much everything they run is done through the Google Chrome browser. That keeps the machines nimble, but limits the kinds of experiences they can serve up.\nUnless of course those experiences are adapted to run through a browser, and that's exactly what Citrix has enabled. The company has directed its virtualization powers at Chrome specifically, creating a version of its Citrix Receiver to simulate a native device experience within the browser for some apps. \nSee also: 6 Chrome Extensions to Help You Maximize Google Drive\nWith the Citrix Receiver, users will be able to run some specific apps by using the Chromebook as a window to a virtual machine. The integration is deep, and those apps will be able to use Google Cloud Print, work with the clipboard and access the device's speaker and microphone.\nThe software (which is free, although Citrix servers aren't) will be available publicly before the summer's up, and a few businesses have been trying out the beta. One of them is Chapters Health System, a Florida hospice care provider. By ditching Windows machines for Chromebooks, its workers cut the inconveniences of four-minute boot times and multiple logins for Windows, a VPN, Citrix and the apps.\nIn that situation \u2014 where the organization is already running virtual machines on old hardware (four-minute boot times? Not with Windows 8.1) \u2014 switching to Chromebooks makes a ton of sense. However, other businesses with with workers who need more flexibility will have a more difficult time.\nNonetheless, there's no question that Chromebooks are getting more powerful and nimble. At the same time, organizations with specific (and limited) needs for their machines \u2014 especially schools \u2014 are giving Google's cheap laptops a look and liking what they see. Little wonder the category is rising fast, and Citrix's Receiver can only help.\nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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