[kwlug-disc] Help Linux on a chrome machine

[Alex K]

C202SA seems to be supported by GalliumOS (
https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility), so it should be
<https://www.reddit.com/r/GalliumOS/comments/9dnomi/best_chromebook_for_galliumos/e5itqsf/>
possible to fully convert it into linux. Typical steps include 1) take
apart to remove the lock screw 2) flash new firmware 3) install Linux
(Gallium or whatever).

On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 9:35 PM William Park via kwlug-disc <
kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:

> Wiping out Chromebook OS and installing Linux is not worth it.
> Chromebook has lots of hardware integrations that are hidden and not
> present in normal Linux distros.  But, you can install Ubuntu, Kubuntu,
> and Xubuntu (three I tried) into "sandbox" within Chromebook.  It's
> called "crouton", which is full graphical and nicely integrated with
> Chromebook.
>
> You can follow links from (Chromebook -> 2.Crouton)
>      https://wiki.gtalug.org/user:william:running_shell_on_other_oss
>
> --William
>
> On 9/20/21 8:44 PM, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc wrote:
> >
> > Sebastian contacted us through the website. He is looking for help
> > installing Linux on a chromebook. Can anybody help him out? You can
> > email him directly.
> >
> > - Paul
> >
> > ----- Forwarded message from Sebastian Pop <sebastianmpop at protonmail.com>
> -----
> >
> >
> > Hi Paul,
> > Thank you for your answer.
> > I am ok with sharing my email.
> > The laptop is "ASUS Chromebook C202SA" according to the QR reading on
> the back and on the same label with the QR it is written "C202XA-BS01-CB".
> >
> > Thank you again for your help,
> > Sebastian
> >
> > Sent from ProtonMail mobile
> >
> >>
> >> On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 11:20:45AM -0400, KWLUG - Kitchener-Waterloo
> Linux User Group wrote:
> >>> Sebastian Pop (not verified) (sebastianmpop at protonmail.com) sent a
> message
> >>> using the contact form at https://kwlug.org/contact.
> >>> ... Message
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>> I am in need of help to install Linux on an Asus chrome book for my
> son. I am
> >>> ready to pay for this service.
> >>> Thank you,
> >>> Sebastian
> >>>
> >>
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> >
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