On the Chromebook, you can install Linux using a tool called Crouton, which will allow you to run Linux on top of Chrome and switch back and forth between the two operating systems at any time.
Installing Linux on your Chromebook will allow you to access and use Linux-based programs that aren’t readily available on Chrome OS. On the Chromebook, you can install Linux using a tool called Crouton, which will allow you to run Linux on top of Chrome and switch back and forth between the two operating systems at any time .
In fact, you can run Chrome OS and another Linux distro simultaneously on the same Chromebook . In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Linux on a Chromebook without affecting the Chrome OS.
You can start using Ubuntu Linux on your Chromebook when you get a “password updated successfully” message. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to launch Crosh, type shell in the terminal, press Enter, type/paste sudo startxfce4 and, press Enter.
A typical Linux install will take at least 6 GB. This method will take around 2 GB max. On the downside, this method is limited to Ubuntu Linux. You cannot install other Linux distributions using this method. If you are convinced, let’s see how to install Ubuntu Linux on a Chromebook.
Chromebook Set Up Linux Beta 1 At the bottom right, select the time. 4 Follow the steps on the screen. Setup can take 10 minutes or more. 5 A terminal window opens. You can run Linux commands, install more tools using the APT package manager, and customize See More .
How do I know if my Chromebook is ready to download?
You should see the download progress at the bottom-left corner of your Chromebook’s screen. Plug an external storage drive with 8GB or larger storage into your Chromebook when you get an installation success alert in the notification area.
How to install crouton on Chromebook?
Download and save the crouton file to your Chromebook’s Downloads files. Type or paste shell in the terminal and press Enter. Afterward, paste sudo install -Dt /usr/local/bin -m 755 ~/Downloads/crouton in the terminal and press Enter.