Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.
Can I use a Chromebook?
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@bobdabuilder u need to install an open OS on the chromebook… and you ‘can’ dual boot between chromeOS and whatever.
I use Gallium on my chrome book and chromeBOXes …
https://wiki.galliumos.org/Installing
the biggest thing is you have to remove the write protect screw from inside the case to allow writing the new boot firmware
but then its up to you…I dual booted for about 6 months then wiped chromeOS completely and boot gallium now…
I just replaced my Jetson Nano in the hall mirror with an hp Chromebox.
dual core Intel, HDMI and display port, 4k output. 4 USB ports, wifi and Ethernet. no fan required. installed Gallium Linux. and mm runs great. box is 4x4x1.5. expandable ram, 16 gig ssd disk. $40 (see them for <30 too)
Also have Gallium on my Toshiba chromebook
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@sdetweil said in Can I use a Chromebook?:
remove the write protect screw
Thank you @sdetweil !
I suspect these screws are within the chassis itself and their locations vary with each model then? Are there any simpler options given I wish to have touchscreen? Ideally I’d like to have at least 14" screen but prefer 24 inch or so.
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@bobdabuilder yes take the cover off and remove the screw. 5 minute job, this was my first time (Chromebook). I used it in the hospital w covid jan-feb…
I don’t have a touchscreen model, so I don’t know about that. mm won’t run under chromeOS
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@sdetweil - thank you!
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@bobdabuilder here is two different dial boot methods
https://au.pcmag.com/linux/89550/how-to-install-linux-on-your-chromebook
