The Crouton project makes it simple to install a full Linux desktop operating system on a Chromebook. By Ian Paul. May 1, 2017 3:30 am PDT. Image: Rob Shultz.

Wondering how to install Linux? If you're looking to change your current operating system or simply want another option to choose from, this guide will take you through the Linux installation ...

Ubuntu 23.10 has been available for a few days. We show you how to install this Linux distribution on your PC and set it up according to your wishes.

Step Three: Optimize Your Linux Desktop for Your Chromebook. Now, you can switch back and forth between Chrome OS and Ubuntu using Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Back and Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Forward (if you're on an ...

If running Linux in a chroot doesn’t do it for you, then Gallium OS is worth a look. Optimised for Chromebook hardware, Gallium is based on Xubuntu and includes integrated touchpad mouse drivers.

OK, you've settled on which version of Linux you want to load on your old PC. Here's how to make it happen. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

In today's open source roundup: Run Linux on your Chromebook. Plus: Team Fortress 2 for Linux gets an update on Steam. And Samsung dumps Google+ in the Galaxy Note 5.

Update: One possible workaround is to install the official Crouton Chrome extension and use the xiwi target when installing Linux. For example, “sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t gnome-desktop,xiwi ...