Is this a good candidate for a LInux install? null

If installing Linux as a VM, I recommend a faster computer. Android studio commands are ten times more complicated when running from a VM. If installing Ubuntu as a daily OS as an alternative to chromeos, you will have a fairly complicated install and I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you're pretty familiar with command line and partitioning. But I did achieve success and I would say if you can get past the hurdles and time it takes to install, it does make a good candidate. Get an open box though the install voids warranty.

Depends on what you plan to do with it. I use linux but for only VS Code (front end trio and python) as well as Thonny for python and some Geany when I want a change of aesthetics from VSC and Thonny. Haven't had the need to install anything else so beyond that - no clue.

The Chromebook was only qualified, validated and released with Chrome OS, no Linux support is provided by ASUS.

“Is this a good candidate for a LInux install?”

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ASUS - 17.3" Chromebook - Intel Celeron N4500 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Transparent Silver-Front_Standard

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Yes. Mine work really well.
Answered by JJWu 3 years ago
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If installing Linux as a VM, I recommend a faster computer. Android studio commands are ten times more complicated when running from a VM. If installing Ubuntu as a daily OS as an alternative to chromeos, you will have a fairly complicated install and I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you're pretty familiar with command line and partitioning. But I did achieve success and I would say if you can get past the hurdles and time it takes to install, it does make a good candidate. Get an open box though the install voids warranty.
Answered by Anonymous 3 years ago
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Depends on what you plan to do with it. I use linux but for only VS Code (front end trio and python) as well as Thonny for python and some Geany when I want a change of aesthetics from VSC and Thonny. Haven't had the need to install anything else so beyond that - no clue.
Answered by mjs28s 3 years ago
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The Chromebook was only qualified, validated and released with Chrome OS, no Linux support is provided by ASUS.
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