But you can also download an ISO file for any of these operating systems and for many other Linux distributions and use the tool to copy the files to your USB flash drive.

Chrome OS is a simple, stable operating system, but it may not offer everything you need. In that case, it's a simple matter to install Linux on the machine.

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2. Insert a USB drive into your machine and open Rufus. 3. Select your USB drive using Device, and then click SELECT and select the Linux OS that you wish to install. In our case it was Ubuntu. 4.

I got a very nice new laptop at a very good price, so I wiped Windows and installed Linux on it.

If you want to go beyond the extensions and Android apps Chrome OS offers, there are a few ways to get Linux up and running to make your Chromebook more versatile.

Want to run Linux on a laptop, but not sure which hardware is best? This guide will help you zero in on the machine that’s right for you and the distribution you select.

So I want to install any distro on a laptop but the CD drive is broken. I've removed the HD and have put it into an external portable case. Is there anyway to essentially copy and paste an install ...

Running portable Linux OSes from the USB drive that loaded into RAM was a temporary solution to keep my favorite device from Bit Heaven. It was time to actually buy a replacement laptop.