Would it be possible to install Linux on this HP Chromebook Plus?
from hellofriend@lemmy.world to linux@lemmy.ml on 10 Jun 07:08
https://lemmy.world/post/16372912

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.

#linux

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chevre@jlai.lu on 10 Jun 07:11 next collapse

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

hellofriend@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 07:19 collapse

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

SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 08:24 next collapse

Just write a driver for it

hellofriend@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 08:27 collapse

Lol, I wish I could but that level of programming is beyond my abilities.

SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 09:15 collapse

git gud

Edit: c’mon, y’all, it’s a git joke.

eugenia@lemmy.ml on 10 Jun 09:18 collapse

Use a distro with the latest kernel, like ubuntu, to have higher chances for this to be supported.

SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 08:23 next collapse

Yes

Meowie_Gamer@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 13:01 next collapse

Technically it already runs linux

smileyhead@discuss.tchncs.de on 10 Jun 13:40 collapse

I am almost certain that the OP was asking about standard GNU/Linux ecosystem borrowed from the desktop, not just some OS that happened to be build on top of modification of Linux kernel.

Meowie_Gamer@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 16:23 collapse

I know

Titou@sh.itjust.works on 10 Jun 13:27 next collapse

For this price you can get a high-specs Thinkpad

hellofriend@lemmy.world on 10 Jun 14:14 collapse

Lmao, these are Canadian dollars, remember. Either way, it’s $300 cheaper at Costco than the price listed on HP.

bloodfart@lemmy.ml on 10 Jun 15:39 next collapse

Yes you’ll be fine.

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

krolden@lemmy.ml on 10 Jun 15:45 collapse

mrchromebox.tech/#devices