▲ 350 ▼ Now more than ever, ChromeOS is Linux with Google’s desktop environment (www.aboutchromebooks.com) submitted 2 years ago by mr_MADAFAKA@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml 103 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] maryjayjay@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Do you have to jailbreak the hardware to install another OS or is it supported? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] BetaDoggo_@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) There are 2 ways to do it, either via depthboot(software only, no custom firmware, lots of manual OS prep, 0 risk) or custom firmware(maybe physical, model dependant, no os prep, small risk). For custom firmware you usually have to either bridge an internal jumper, unplug the battery, or build a custom cable, depending on your model. While it is allowed it's not supported by google. I would never recommend buying a Chromebook with the intention of replacing the OS unless you're looking for a project or you're getting it for cheap. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] merthyr1831@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago TLDR it's harder to replace the OS on a Chromebook than a Mac, and you get none of the benefits of Mac hardware. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] BetaDoggo_@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) There are 2 ways to do it, either via depthboot(software only, no custom firmware, lots of manual OS prep, 0 risk) or custom firmware(maybe physical, model dependant, no os prep, small risk). For custom firmware you usually have to either bridge an internal jumper, unplug the battery, or build a custom cable, depending on your model. While it is allowed it's not supported by google. I would never recommend buying a Chromebook with the intention of replacing the OS unless you're looking for a project or you're getting it for cheap. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] merthyr1831@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago TLDR it's harder to replace the OS on a Chromebook than a Mac, and you get none of the benefits of Mac hardware. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] merthyr1831@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago TLDR it's harder to replace the OS on a Chromebook than a Mac, and you get none of the benefits of Mac hardware. permalink fedilink source parent