

For now, you’ll have to switch your Chromebook to the “dev channel” and update to the latest, unstable code to get these features. These options were just added to the development version of Chrome OS, so they should show up in the stable version 41 of Chrome OS. These changes were explained by Chrome evangelist Francois Beaufort on Google+. Verified boot Security Chip Built-in virus protection Multi-user support when. Even though it is meant for use with Chrome OS image files, the Chromebook Recovery Utility does seem to work well with Linux and Windows ISO files. But they’re also useful for us enthusiasts looking to run Linux on our Chromebooks. Long battery life Offline access Touchscreen LTE connectivity built-in. Can I use Rufus on Chromebook Most people are used to using tools like Rufus, Balena Etcher, PowerISO, etc., developed to run on Windows, Linux, and macOS natively. These new debugging tools are useful for developers, sure.

You could then access that powerful Linux system in a Chrome OS desktop window thanks to another awesome tool from Crouton developer and Google employee David Schneider. Just follow these steps: Boot up your Chromebook and login. Chromebook offers a simple solution for this.
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Want to stay up-to-date on Linux, BSD, Chrome OS, and the rest of the World Beyond Windows? Bookmark the World Beyond Windows column page or follow our RSS feed. Before you install Linux, I highly recommend creating a recovery USB flash drive. If you don’t know the boot key of your PC then you can find it from the below table. Next, restart your PC and press the boot key continuously to boot into the UEFI/BIOS menu. If you are installing Chrome OS on the same PC then keep it plugged in. Theoretically, it would be possible for a Linux-installation tool to run as a desktop program, ask for your Chromebook’s IP address and SSH password, and then SSH into your Chromebook and automatically install and configure the Linux system. Plug the USB flash drive into the PC on which you want to install Chrome OS. You can then use an SSH client to access the Chomebook’s command-line “shell” from another computer. When you get a message that your recovery. Note: During the process, it is normal for Chrome Recovery Utility to show unusual percentages. From the dropdown menu, select the USB drive. Other options allow you to enable secure shell (SSH) access and set a custom password you can use to access it. For Select a product, find and click Chrome OS Flex (Developer-Unstable). Putting a Chromebook into developer mode and updating it.
