I agree. That's why I recommended finding an inexpensive, used laptop and going from there. I lucked into a Lenovo for not too much money and that's what I've been using. It's setup as a dual boot with Windows and ZorinOS.
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On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 4:11 PM E. M. Recio via chirp_users < chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com> wrote:
Yes, but that begs the question... chromebooks are like super expensive for what they can do. I'd rather <WARNING: OPINION NOT TROLLING> buy a juiced up 13" lappie, wipe OEM windows and install Linux, then install VirtualBox for whatever else I need.
been looking at this beauty with Neon preinstalled : https://kde.slimbook.es/
But, for reality, it's the similar to my Dell E5470 running Linux. 16G/250SSD/i5, except it looks cooler, and is cheaper for same. LOL :)
-e On 2020-03-16 17:00, Monte Long wrote:
You can hack the Chromebook to run Linux, either by setting it up to dual boot (run Chrome OS or Linux) or by completely overwriting the factory OS and going full Linux. Here's one of the tutorials that I used when I was using a Chromebook last year:https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-install-linux-on-your-chromebook.
If at all possible, I recommend finding an inexpensive, used laptop and using Windows or some variant of Linux because it is a bit easier, but it can be done with a Chromebook.
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 3:57 PM Tony Fuller goldstar611@hotmail.com goldstar611@hotmail.com wrote:
I am tempted to second this. I know chrome has an "expert" feature that can be enabled where you can then run normal Linux programs (like gimp etc) but the file system was severely limited last time I used it about a year ago so I wouldn't expect any /dev/ttyUSB* devices to be available inside the sandbox.
It will definitely take some poking around by someone with a Chromebook laying around (which I do not anymore) https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en https://support.google.com/pixelbook/thread/11416003?hl=en
Tony
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Impossible without serious knowledge of Linux I believe. It can be done if you reload chrome os with generic Linux though.
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