Step-by-step | How to Install Xubuntu Gnu/Linux in Chromebook

March 4, 2019 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

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:

  1. Enabling Chromebook Developer Mode

  2. Downloading and Running the Crouton Tool

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  1. 1. Enabling Developer Mode

    So First, Enable Developer Mode on Chromebook

    ChromeBook Developer Setup Guide
  2. 2. Launching Chrome Browser

    So First, Launch Google-Chrome Web Browser if Not Already Open as for Default…

  3. 3. Launching the Shell Emulator

    Open a CROSH Tab
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop, Type “shell” and Hit
    (Again Press to Execute Commands…)

    How to Install Xubuntu GNU/Linux in Chromebook - Open Terminal Shell Emulator
  4. 4. Downloading Cruton

    Download Cruton Script

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  7. 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: +++ / +++

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    So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Install Xubuntu GNU/Linux in Chromebook!


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