Now, the ‘modern’ qualifier I used a few lines back is important here. In short, it lets you run a full Linux distro on a modern Intel Chromebook without needing to flash custom firmware, replace the boot loader, or even wipe ChromeOS.īetter yet: it’s the only current solution that delivers a Linux experience that supports all drivers (touchscreen, stylus, touchpad, audio, etc) out of the box. In some ways it’s a “hack”, but one that’s firmly within the technical boundaries of how Google makes ChromeOS run. Run Linux on Modern Intel Chromebooksīreath is a bit different to other “run Linux on a Chromebook” efforts. So, a bit like when I resurrected an ancient Chromebook, I want to tell someone about it - but this time without any weird spooky gifs □. I’ve scratched an itch I’ve had for the longest time and it’s so satisfying. I’ve just spent a few hours playing with something very cool on my over-powered and under-used Acer Chromebook Spin 13. This post is not a tutorial or a walkthrough or comprehensive introduction or anything else that would probably be beneficial or helpful to those you reading it.
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