How to Run a Linux OS on your Chromebook

Running Linux on your Chromebook used to be fraught with hacks and complications, but now we can easily run a Linux virtual machine alongside Google’s cloud based OS.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-run-a-linux-os-on-your-chromebook

Created 3d | Jun 12, 2025, 4:50:06 PM


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