I'm running GalliumOS on a 2015 Lenovo 11e chromebook. Had to remove the "write protection screw" before I could install Linux. Bought that machine for 70 euro back in 2018 and this was my entry into Linux based OS's. Learned a lot of that process and the power it unlocked on my ancient Chromebook got me "hooked" into linux. Still using that device to this day.
@@cryptopelgrim4751 that’s awesome! Fortunately I only had to take out the battery on this one, tried it on the Spin 714 and it was a little more complicated.
You did it! You said you would and you did. Awesome. Watching on a Kubuntu Linux former Chromebook (Lenovo Ideapad). I've done this to a good dozen chromebooks. Mint, Endeavor, Kubuntu.... but Endeavor didn't work so great on this Lenovo, which is how Kubuntu ended up on it. This machine can't be expanded ssd-size (soldered in). So 64g. But another one I did, an old Acer C740, I slapped a 128g ssd into, and I use it as my "meeting computer" (I go to a lot of meetings). Great battery life.
Love it!!, I get so frustrated when trying to convert some windows units to Linux. Would love to give this a try. Would really appreciate a full video of the conversion process
as far as I'm concerned you can run linux on very very old machines so I'm sure you can run on yours. Just do your research on what linux distro choose and what you want to do with it.
Probably. On the Chrultrabook project, they will explain how you can check on the ChromeOS terminal called "Chroot" the generation of your device and if it can boot with Coreboot. Assuming that you can, the tricky part for an old Chromebook is not choosing the Distro but the GUI interface because it's the thing that will use most of the ressources of your PC so in my case, I have tried many light weight distros but i settled (for now) with Manjaro Xfce for my Acer CN1400X that has 4gb of ram and a weak dual core celeron CPU. Xfce is a good lightweight GUI but you might wanna try MATE (like Linux Mint MATE) and Lxqt (like Lubuntu). Also, you might encounter an audio bug that can be circumvented by installing audio drivers. In all case, research ahead you will save you a lot of time and headaches when you will try to take a shot with your old Chromebook. :)
I did ten old Acers at work this way. Don't know the model numbers, but they were only 11" ones and fairly crusty. Outdated Chrome and about to go bye bye. I resurrected 'em all. Wait, they were C720 machines and it required removing one screw.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a Chromebook that supported by Google anymore, what matters is if there is a method for installing Linux on it. I would start by clicking that link in the description and seeing if your Chromebook shows up in the list of supportive devices
@@univera1111 i think its mainly the adjustable 2 finger scroll speed which makes it better for laptops( no need of changing libinput configs and stuff)
That would be great if you did the tutorial on converting a Chromebook over. My Acer Chromebook Spin 15 and a life has been extended to June 2027, but the apps I used to have that I downloaded are gone now. I used the Linux container, but my hard drive is extremely small; I would change it out for a bigger one. I guess it's soldered in along with the memory, so that complicates things. Kind of stinks.
@@randm4178 yeah, a lot of Chromebooks don’t have expandable RAM or Storage. Fortunately there’s a Linux distribution out there for almost all situations. I’ll work on putting a tutorial together
Interesting video! I'd be happy to see a video on how to convert a Chromebook; especially, if its life-/support-time has expired. To be objective/fair to other subscribers (and yourself :) ) , maybe you could make a poll here, on how much it's wanted...
Can you backup on external drives, or is it still mostly cloud base backup? I don't do google or cloud. Actually I'd like to not do windows, ios, google or cloud lol. Thanks!
Chrome os is such a limited software compared to Windows. Some software doesn't work with Ubuntu but sorta works with mint or you have to use wine or figure something out. And regular software and apps just don't have an easy install or at all work with Linux. But if you just want something to surf the web and easy video editing then yes, use Linux. But if you're a trying to get into heavy special effects editing and gamer and heavy photo editing and artist using drawing and animation, stick with windows or apple
Could you please create a video demonstrating how to update the MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) to the latest software version? I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014 ) Processor 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 MacOS high sierra 10.13 Memory 4GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536 MB
Hardware manufacturers generally don't want to deal with software; Its a lot easier for them to pay for an OS license than it is for them to assemble a team to create, maintain and support a Linux distro. They're essentially paying for making it somebody else's problem. Not sure if they would be able to pay to license an already existing distro. Definite gray area, as a lot of open source license have non-commercial clauses.
I'd like for you to do a video will you show them how to download Windows 11 on the computer that already had Windows 10. That way they won't have to buy a new system. Also I had a Chromebook but I liked windows computers better. As a person who loves to download their music into the computer and put it on their phone or MP3 player and who likes to use Windows Media player to do it it's always going to be windows for me.
I think this is possible with computers that have TPM 2.0 but I heard it’s possible without it but supposedly windows 11 is supposed to require TPM so I’m also confused.
Depending on what Chromebook you have, your version of Chrome Os may no longer receive updates. Including security updates. I have an HP Chromebook that no longer was receiving updates but now runs MX Linux, and it runs it pretty well.
@v1sual3rr0r true but it still doesn't make it any less linux. I mean you can run parts of it in Ubuntu so why describe it as something entirely different?
@@anieziisandezzlas it uses gnu userland its just how they designed IMO. As I said to someone else on this thread you can run parts of it on other distros. I've Had the pleasure of using their DE on Ubuntu
This is a common misconception. While chrome OS is built on Linux. It is very different than a Linux distribution. Just like Android, it’s built on Linux and MacOS is based on BSD, but they’re all very different than their base OS.
I'm running GalliumOS on a 2015 Lenovo 11e chromebook. Had to remove the "write protection screw" before I could install Linux. Bought that machine for 70 euro back in 2018 and this was my entry into Linux based OS's. Learned a lot of that process and the power it unlocked on my ancient Chromebook got me "hooked" into linux. Still using that device to this day.
@@cryptopelgrim4751 that’s awesome!
Fortunately I only had to take out the battery on this one, tried it on the Spin 714 and it was a little more complicated.
@@Eevnos
GalliumOS is no longer supported, as its last version is based on Ubuntu 18.04LTS
@@TNTMusic5757 Update your sources to Jammy and you are golden....
You did it! You said you would and you did. Awesome. Watching on a Kubuntu Linux former Chromebook (Lenovo Ideapad). I've done this to a good dozen chromebooks. Mint, Endeavor, Kubuntu.... but Endeavor didn't work so great on this Lenovo, which is how Kubuntu ended up on it. This machine can't be expanded ssd-size (soldered in). So 64g. But another one I did, an old Acer C740, I slapped a 128g ssd into, and I use it as my "meeting computer" (I go to a lot of meetings). Great battery life.
@@JonTrott that’s awesome.
I’m actually VERY impressed with how well Fedora runs on this Chromebook!
Love it!!, I get so frustrated when trying to convert some windows units to Linux. Would love to give this a try. Would really appreciate a full video of the conversion process
@@RonalParme thanks, I’ll look at putting one together.
Can this be done on a Chromebook that is past it's end of life/support, (no longer eligible for updates)? I miss using my old Acer 14 CB3-431...
as far as I'm concerned you can run linux on very very old machines so I'm sure you can run on yours. Just do your research on what linux distro choose and what you want to do with it.
usually yes!!
i would recommend you look into the chrultrabook compatibility list, but if it's there, you can just use it as any laptop :D
Probably. On the Chrultrabook project, they will explain how you can check on the ChromeOS terminal called "Chroot" the generation of your device and if it can boot with Coreboot.
Assuming that you can, the tricky part for an old Chromebook is not choosing the Distro but the GUI interface because it's the thing that will use most of the ressources of your PC so in my case, I have tried many light weight distros but i settled (for now) with Manjaro Xfce for my Acer CN1400X that has 4gb of ram and a weak dual core celeron CPU. Xfce is a good lightweight GUI but you might wanna try MATE (like Linux Mint MATE) and Lxqt (like Lubuntu). Also, you might encounter an audio bug that can be circumvented by installing audio drivers. In all case, research ahead you will save you a lot of time and headaches when you will try to take a shot with your old Chromebook. :)
I did ten old Acers at work this way. Don't know the model numbers, but they were only 11" ones and fairly crusty. Outdated Chrome and about to go bye bye. I resurrected 'em all. Wait, they were C720 machines and it required removing one screw.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a Chromebook that supported by Google anymore, what matters is if there is a method for installing Linux on it.
I would start by clicking that link in the description and seeing if your Chromebook shows up in the list of supportive devices
I dont even know what are u even talking about, I just like the passion in ur explanations. Keep it up budy 👍
@@Proletariem haha, thanks. I appreciate that!
I would like to see the install process.
@@knightone57 I’ll work on putting a video together
@Eevnos but why fedora any advantage of it over debian or Arch.
@@univera1111 i think its mainly the adjustable 2 finger scroll speed which makes it better for laptops( no need of changing libinput configs and stuff)
That would be great if you did the tutorial on converting a Chromebook over. My Acer Chromebook Spin 15 and a life has been extended to June 2027, but the apps I used to have that I downloaded are gone now. I used the Linux container, but my hard drive is extremely small; I would change it out for a bigger one. I guess it's soldered in along with the memory, so that complicates things. Kind of stinks.
@@randm4178 yeah, a lot of Chromebooks don’t have expandable RAM or Storage.
Fortunately there’s a Linux distribution out there for almost all situations.
I’ll work on putting a tutorial together
Interesting video! I'd be happy to see a video on how to convert a Chromebook; especially, if its life-/support-time has expired.
To be objective/fair to other subscribers (and yourself :) ) , maybe you could make a poll here, on how much it's wanted...
Thanks for sharing, tutorial, yes please.
Love distro hopping on my Chromebook 8yr old Dell.
Can you backup on external drives, or is it still mostly cloud base backup? I don't do google or cloud. Actually I'd like to not do windows, ios, google or cloud lol. Thanks!
yes please do a follow up videoty and please show us how reinstall chromeos on a chromebook tyvm
@@veterantruthtube3298 thanks, I think enough people have asked for it that I’ll put one together.
Thanks for commenting!
Welcome back to upload Saturday
Great! My Chromebook is also a Spin 713(but 713-2w?). Does the keyboard work well in Linux? I mean Fn like F1...
I'm running linux mint on acer chrromebook r11 but i can't solve "beep sound" issue, if you have any fix?
Chrome os is such a limited software compared to Windows. Some software doesn't work with Ubuntu but sorta works with mint or you have to use wine or figure something out. And regular software and apps just don't have an easy install or at all work with Linux. But if you just want something to surf the web and easy video editing then yes, use Linux.
But if you're a trying to get into heavy special effects editing and gamer and heavy photo editing and artist using drawing and animation, stick with windows or apple
Could you please create a video demonstrating how to update the MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) to the latest software version? I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014 )
Processor 1.4GHz Intel Core i5
MacOS high sierra 10.13
Memory 4GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536 MB
would love to see a tutorial on how to put Linux on a Chromebook
I don't know why chromebooks don't offer linux as the main OS as to chrome os.
Hardware manufacturers generally don't want to deal with software; Its a lot easier for them to pay for an OS license than it is for them to assemble a team to create, maintain and support a Linux distro. They're essentially paying for making it somebody else's problem.
Not sure if they would be able to pay to license an already existing distro. Definite gray area, as a lot of open source license have non-commercial clauses.
They do offer. Chrome OS is a Linux operating system
@anieziisandezzlas its only the kernel that is linux. But it's not gnu/linux. It only offers gnu linux in a container.
@@DV-ml4fm
Then say GNU/Linux or GNU if you mean that.
would this affect touch screen functions ?
Brother can you please advise me what is the max os i can upgrade my MacBook pro 2014 retina 15 inch display
I'd like for you to do a video will you show them how to download Windows 11 on the computer that already had Windows 10. That way they won't have to buy a new system. Also I had a Chromebook but I liked windows computers better. As a person who loves to download their music into the computer and put it on their phone or MP3 player and who likes to use Windows Media player to do it it's always going to be windows for me.
I think this is possible with computers that have TPM 2.0 but I heard it’s possible without it but supposedly windows 11 is supposed to require TPM so I’m also confused.
@sozonpv I don't know what that is. I was able to do it with my system though.
If ur W10 PC is compatible , you would find the update prompt in settings -> update & security .
Make the how 2 do, please 😊
Yes
Yeah, please !
Isn't chrome os literally gnu linux though lol. Why do people sub it as something else?
Depending on what Chromebook you have, your version of Chrome Os may no longer receive updates. Including security updates.
I have an HP Chromebook that no longer was receiving updates but now runs MX Linux, and it runs it pretty well.
@v1sual3rr0r true but it still doesn't make it any less linux. I mean you can run parts of it in Ubuntu so why describe it as something entirely different?
Userland seems to not be GNU.
But it still uses Linux
@@anieziisandezzlas it uses gnu userland its just how they designed IMO. As I said to someone else on this thread you can run parts of it on other distros. I've Had the pleasure of using their DE on Ubuntu
chromebook running 8gb and an i5 11th gen is hardly a chromebook
@@osark2487 a Chromebook is about the OS, not the hardware specs.
Chromebook running Linux running Android apps? 🤭
Android is based on the Linux kernel so they should run decent
Android is Linux and so is ChromeOS
@@anieziisandezzlasthey’re based on Linux, but not the same as a Linux distribution.
@Eevnos
True, they are not the same. ChromeOS is a Linux distribution, but they are not synonyms.
QUESTION can you play fivem gta rp? on it
chromeOS is Linux.
ChromeOS is a very customized and restricted distribution based on Linux. It’s very different than a distributed like Fedora.
@ actually it would just be vanillaOS but with google apps installed. And not so different if we are talking about fedora silverblue
@@Eevnos also it’s not based on Linux. It’s a Linux distribution like any other. It’s literally just Linux.
ChromeOS is Linux
ChromeOS is the Linux that has become the very thing he has sworn to destroy XD.
This is a common misconception. While chrome OS is built on Linux. It is very different than a Linux distribution.
Just like Android, it’s built on Linux and MacOS is based on BSD, but they’re all very different than their base OS.
@Eevnos
How is it "different than a Linux distribution"? It is an operating system that uses the Linux kernel. It is a Linux OS.
Brother can you please advise me what is the max os i can upgrade my MacBook pro 2014 retina 15 inch display