Question: How to Install Linux on Chromebook 2018?
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There are just a couple more steps before being able to run Steam and other 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.

Can you install Linux on Chromebook?

Chromebooks are so simple to use and maintain that even a young child can handle them. However, if you want to push the envelope, you can install Linux. While it doesn’t cost any money to put a Linux operating system on a Chromebook, it is nonetheless a complex process and not for the feint of heart.

How do I download Linux on a Chromebook?

To do so, follow these instructions:

  1. Download Crouton from the top of this page (or by clicking here) and save it in your Downloads folder.
  2. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to bring up a terminal on your Chromebook.
  3. At the Terminal, run the following command to enter a Ubuntu shell:
  4. shell.
Alexander Ross

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