Mike 

So many liberated #chromebook stories here.

Sadly all weak 16gig models, but great for #debian #xfce

Overall huge #linux wins

Feb 22 at 8:54pmWeb
Show threadTorger Åge SinnesFeb 22
@codemonkeymike Could use it as a server with integrated UPS?
Show threadRajasFeb 23
@dalstroka @codemonkeymike I use a Chromebook as a server. It works great but I occasionally get errors on disks connected through USB. And because my / partition is also connected through USB Linux occasionally has errors that stop it from working until a restart. Personally I'm going to switch to using a desktop with SATA hard drives connected directly through SATA. But yeah even using a Chromebook as a server is not bad.
Show threadDaniel LakelandFeb 22
@codemonkeymike
where are you getting these, donations or buying used lots?
Show threadMike Feb 22

@dlakelan these are all donations. I run a local non profit.

https://computerupcycleproject.org

Computer Upcycle Project

Starter shell for Tailwind Plus templates.

Show threadDaniel LakelandFeb 22

@codemonkeymike

That's great. let's GOOOOO

Show threadPaul BlackFeb 22
@codemonkeymike Guess we need nixbook super light edition 😂️
Show threadMike Feb 22
@Techwizz haha the xlite lol. But that's the issue. NixOS is amazing, but not light on disk usage.
Show threadBigHeadModeFeb 22
@codemonkeymike how many GB is your install?
Show threadMike Feb 23
@BigHeadMode the Debian XFCE? It's like 4g total
Show threadbbₜᵤₓᵢFeb 23

@codemonkeymike

Do you happen to know if I can get Linux on my Chromebook?

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Chromebook 82M8001YGE - 14" FHD IPS, Intel Core i3-1115G4, 4GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, Chrome OS

Regards

Show threadMike Feb 23

@tux I don't know without trying. But in my experience most older Intel Chromebooks work.

It all hinges on the Mrchromebox firmware. So look up of you can do that. And white gold

Show threadMike Feb 23

@tux this guide might be helpful

https://codemonkeymike.medium.com/how-to-convert-an-old-chromebook-into-a-nixbook-4e5d4b55c5ca

How to convert an old ChromeBook into a NixBook

I have a confession. I kinda like Chromebooks.

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Show threadgioFeb 24

@tux @codemonkeymike
your #chromebook comes already with Linux, (Crostini)

To enable Crostini:

Go to Settings > About Chrome OS > Linux.
Click Turn on and wait for the Linux environment to install.
Once enabled, you can use the terminal and install Linux applications like GIMP, LibreOffice, Python, Node.js, and more.

Show threadMike Feb 24
@giosci @tux yeah but the browser is already wicked out of date. These expired chromebooks can only be secure and useful if jail broken
Show threadgioFeb 25

@codemonkeymike @tux

I installed, through #Crostini / #Linux the #VivaldiBrowser and #Bravebrowser so I don't use the Chrome browser.
And Linux / Crostini is sandboxed