Linux is the backbone of the internet. Usually you connect to Linux when you browse the internet. It is the ultimate of operating systems.
So why not have Linux for a laptop?
It is now practical.
Linux is ideal for those who loved Windows XP which is no longer supported by Microsoft.
Like Windows, Linux works both as an internet computer or as a self standing computer not connected at all.
The Linux Pinebook at $99 actually looks more like a MacBook and runs an Office Suite and browser and more. Made by a parts supplier, it shows more promise than fast functionality.
However, a cheap Intel Chromebook can be setup to run to both Chrome and also Linux, fast.
The process works like this...
The device is put into so-called developer mode by holding down the escape and refresh buttons along with the on-off button. The refresh key is identified with a curled arrow.
Wait a few moments. Or press Ctl D to move ahead.
On rebooting in developer mode, a script called Crouton is downloaded.
The downloaded script is started by entering terminal mode in Chrome with control alternate T.
The word shell is then entered into the terminal.
Then a command is issued such to download and install Ubuntu Linux, such as
sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce.
This takes some time so you sit back and do something else for a while to come back finally and enter a new login and password.
This takes some time so you sit back and do something else for a while to come back finally and enter a new login and password.
You are then prompted to enter a command to start Linux, which is spelled out for you.
Linux starts.
Additionally, there is an extension for Chrome which will toggle in and out of Linux.
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