Question: How to Use Linux on Chromebook?
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Set up Linux (Beta) on your Chromebook

  • At the bottom right, select the time.
  • Select Settings .
  • Under “Linux (Beta),” select Turn On.
  • Follow the steps on the screen. Setup can take 10 minutes or more.
  • A terminal window opens. You can run Linux commands, install more tools using the APT package manager, and customize your shell.

Can my Chromebook run Linux?

It’s long been possible to run Linux on a Chromebook. That’s no surprise. But, doing it by using either Crouton in a chroot container or Gallium OS, a Xubuntu Chromebook-specific Linux variant, wasn’t easy. Then, Google announced it was bringing a completely integrated Linux desktop to the Chromebook.

How do I install Linux on my Chromebook?

Now it’s time to go to step 2 to install Linux on Chromebook. Download Crouton from the official Github Page and save it to download folder. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T in your Chromebook.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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