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Quoth · 08-27-2023, 04:13 AM

Also make sure you know if an ARM or an x86-64 type of CPU in the Chromebook as those use different software. The ARM versions are more tricky.

While it's possible to use a Chromebook as a Linux laptop, it's only worth considering if you are otherwise mainly wanting a Chromebook. A cheap Lenovo sold with no OS is a better route for a Linux laptop.

Also often with ARM you may need to compile from source.

08-27-2023, 04:13 AM	#4
Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,424 Karma: 107078855 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Also make sure you know if an ARM or an x86-64 type of CPU in the Chromebook as those use different software. The ARM versions are more tricky. While it's possible to use a Chromebook as a Linux laptop, it's only worth considering if you are otherwise mainly wanting a Chromebook. A cheap Lenovo sold with no OS is a better route for a Linux laptop. Also often with ARM you may need to compile from source.