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Enabling Developer Mode will erase local data on ChromeOS so back up everything you want to keep (data in the cloud won’t be affected). We must first enable Developer Mode which will allow us to update the firmware (required for most processors) and partition the harddrive for GalliumOS. Since we will not need to wipe ChromeOS, the GalliumOS installation only requires access to the Internet, no external USB drive is necessary. I imagine I will eventually settle on option 2, but as this is my first Chromebook ever, I want the ability to use ChromeOS from time to time before deciding I can do without it. This post walks through the steps required for option 1.
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Whichever model you choose, record its Hardware ID and Processor from the Hardware Compatibility wiki. It had relatively favorable reviews online for the price point and appeared well-supported by the GalliumOS team. I ordered a Samsung Chromebook 3 from Amazon for $200. Not all Chromebooks are compatible with GalliumOS, make sure your hardware is supported before starting.
HOW TO INSTALL LINUX CHROMEBOOK HOW TO
Are you a mobile programmer interested in a low-cost, lightweight option for hacking on the go? In this post, I describe how to Linux-ify the Samsung Chromebook 3, available now on Amazon for just $200, with GalliumOS, a Linux distribution designed specifically for Chromebooks.