ChromeBook Xubuntu Installation Guide
Hi! This Tutorial shows you Step-by-stepHow to Install Xubuntu GNU/Linux Desktop on a Chromebook.
And the Ubuntu Installation on a Chromebook is Easily achieved in 2 Main Steps:
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Enabling Chromebook Developer Mode
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Downloading and Running the Crouton Tool
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1. Enabling Developer Mode
So First, Enable Developer Mode on Chromebook
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2. Launching Chrome Browser
So First, Launch Google-Chrome Web Browser if Not Already Open as for Default…
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3. Launching the Shell Emulator
Open a CROSH Tab
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop, Type “shell” and Hit
(Again Press to Execute Commands…) -
4. Downloading Cruton
Download Cruton Script
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5. Listing Available Xubuntu Releases
Now to List the Available Releases do:
sh ~/Downloads/crouton -r list
Use the “-r” Parameter in the below Command to Use a Custom Release…
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6. Installing Xubuntu
Now to Setup Xubuntu GNU/Linux Desktop in Chromebook Run:
sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce
On a Chromebook Pixel instead:
sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton -t touch,xfce
Now Just follow the CLI Wizard and After Wait patiently During Downloading and Setting-up…
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7. Running Xubuntu
Finally, to Run Xubuntu OS in CromeBook:
sudo startxfce4
And you Can Easily Switch Back and Forward between Xubuntu and ChromeOS simply with: +++ / +++
So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Install Xubuntu GNU/Linux in Chromebook!