Does My Chromebook Support Linux Apps?
Contents Manufacturer Device Haier Chromebook 11 C Do Linux Apps Work on Chromebook? Thanks to Linux Support on Chromebooks, the Play Store Isn’t the Only...
| Manufacturer | Device |
|---|---|
| Haier | Chromebook 11 C |
Do Linux apps work on Chromebook?
Thanks to Linux support on Chromebooks, the Play Store isn’t the only place you can download apps from. A lot of Chrome OS devices can run Linux apps, which makes them all that more useful. Installing a Linux app isn’t as simple as installing an Android app, although the process isn’t hard once you get the hang of it.
How do I get Linux apps on my Chromebook?
Turn on Linux apps
- Open Settings.
- Click the Hamburger icon in the upper-left corner.
- Click Linux (Beta) in the menu.
- Click Turn on.
- Click Install.
- The Chromebook will download the files it needs. …
- Click the Terminal icon.
- Type sudo apt update in the command window.
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