Do I Have Linux on My Chromebook?
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How do I know if I have Linux on my Chromebook?

Turn on Linux

  1. On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings Advanced. Developers.
  3. Next to “Linux development environment,” select Turn On.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Setup can take 10 minutes or more.
  5. A terminal window opens. You have a Debian 10 (Buster) environment.

Is Linux on every Chromebook?

Linux (Beta), also known as Crostini, is a feature that lets you develop software using your Chromebook. You can install Linux command line tools, code editors, and IDEs on your Chromebook. … Unless otherwise specified, all devices launched in 2019 will support Linux (Beta).

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