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Anyone install Linux on a Chromebook?

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ShiningWing@lemmygrad.ml
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I have Fedora on an old Lenovo Chromebook, the on-by-default btrfs compression goes a long way on that 16GB eMMC

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basuramannen@discuss.tchncs.de
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I have Arch running on a Chromebook using depthboot.

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Daniel@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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Yeah, a couple of times, the easiest way is to run it along side Chrome OS with crouton. Although, if you have a Chromebook with an Intel (or AMD? - not sure on this) CPU, you can use Mr. Chromebox’s scripts to install a full UEFI.

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BarqsHasBite@lemmy.caOP
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Yeah I was wondering if it was Intel only.

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dcellini@lemmy.world
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I installed EndeavorOS on an old Acer Chromebox and it was pretty straightforward. MrChromebox.tech has everything you need. Of course, compatibility varies so you have to check the list to make sure your Chromebook is supported.

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flashgnash@lemm.ee
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Yeah, Google did

Also there are a ton of guides online for how to put full fat linux on them if you Google

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