Frequent Question: Can I Load Linux on a Chromebook?
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How do I install Linux on a Chromebook?

There are just a couple more steps before being able to run Steam and other Linux apps.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click the Hamburger icon in the upper-left corner.
  3. Click Linux (Beta) in the menu.
  4. Click Turn on.
  5. Click Install.
  6. The Chromebook will download the files it needs. …
  7. Click the Terminal icon.

Can I get Linux on my Chromebook?

It’s long been possible to run Linux on a Chromebook. … Today, with a properly-equipped Chromebook and the bravery to run canary code, you can run Debian Linux on your Chromebook. Here’s how to do it. This new Chromebook Linux feature is Crostini, the umbrella technology for getting Linux running with Chrome OS.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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