Mike Feb 22

So many liberated #chromebook stories here.

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

Overall huge #linux wins

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@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

Feb 23 at 4:45amWeb
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