I am looking for a solution for my students who all have Chromebooks (which are locked down).

Their opportunities will be greatly expanded if they had access to Windows-based software (Blender, Unreal Engine, 3D slicing software, etc.,).

I have access to a couple desktop machines that I could host virtual boxes on if there was some way for them to remote into them through a web browser.

Is that something that is possible, and where would I get the information to get started hosting something like that?

If not, are there any alternative solutions that do not require a paid subscription?

  • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
    20·
    2 days ago

    Students, as in you’re a teacher? Talk with your school’s IT department first.

    • Mordikan@kbin.earth
      11·
      2 days ago

      Yeah, if the student devices are locked down its done so per policy. Creating VMs which allow students to bypass that policy is going to potentially get you into trouble with administration. IT could maybe setup those students with Citrix Workspaces or something similar they support to achieve that without having to throw student restrictions out the window.

    • Vegan_Joe@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      112·
      2 days ago

      I’m in a rural area without much funding. They would likely take issue with me adding complexity to their already overworked schedule.

      Anyway, I’d rather ask forgiveness than for permission in most instances like these.

      • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
        2·
        13 hours ago

        That’s a very bad idea

        It will almost certainly blow up in your face and cost more money in the long run. (Time is money)

      • salacious_coaster@infosec.pubEnglish
        221·
        2 days ago

        Please ask for your department’s help before setting up rogue hypervisors on your school’s network. Depending on network security, you might not get far anyway.