Would it be possible to install Linux on this HP Chromebook Plus?

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.

krolden,
@krolden@lemmy.ml avatar

mrchromebox.tech/

bloodfart,

Yes you’ll be fine.

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

Titou,
@Titou@sh.itjust.works avatar

For this price you can get a high-specs Thinkpad

hellofriend,

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

Meowie_Gamer,
@Meowie_Gamer@lemmy.world avatar

Technically it already runs linux

smileyhead,

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,
@Meowie_Gamer@lemmy.world avatar

I know

SpaceNoodle,

Yes

chevre,
@chevre@jlai.lu avatar

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

hellofriend,

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

SpaceNoodle,

Just write a driver for it

hellofriend,

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

SpaceNoodle, (edited )

git gud

Edit: c’mon, y’all, it’s a git joke.

eugenia,
@eugenia@lemmy.ml avatar

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

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