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Would it be possible to install Linux on this HP Chromebook Plus? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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This is the laptop in question. It has an x86 processor so basically any distro should work on it. However, it is still a Chromebook which likely means Google fuckery in the BIOS. But it's great value for the money (can get it $300 off at Costco) and if I can plop Linux on to it then I'd love it.

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[–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Check out https://docs.chrultrabook.com/, you might be able to find what you’re looking for

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Hm, website indicates that it should work but that there may be no audio. Might be a no-go then :(

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Just write a driver for it

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    • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Technically it already runs linux

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    • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    For this price you can get a high-specs Thinkpad

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    • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    https://mrchromebox.tech/#devices

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    [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Yes you’ll be fine.

    Don’t buy chromebook, but if you’re convinced it’s the right choice you’ll be fine.

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    [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Yes

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