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I used a Samsung Chromebook 2 (Exynos processor, 4GB RAM, 13 in. screen) as my primary laptop for a couple years. It was fast and quiet, but getting GNU/Linux r
by ralmidani 8y ago
I used a Samsung Chromebook 2 (Exynos processor, 4GB RAM, 13 in. screen) as my primary laptop for a couple years. It was fast and quiet, but getting GNU/Linux running via Crouton meant jumping through hoops every time it powered off and back on.
I now use a Macbook, and really wonder why any developer would buy a Pixelbook vs. a Macbook. If you want to run GNU/Linux, you can install a VM, and otherwise you still have a functional OS.
Edit: I see the value proposition in $200-300 Chromebooks. I'm specifically puzzled by the Pixelbook, which starts at $999 (not much less expensive than a new Macbook Air).
- mav3rick 8y agoChrome OS comes with Linux VMs now. You can do most dev work with it
- ralmidani 8y agoDo you have to enable developer mode, and if so, does it stay enabled between boots?
- netinstructions 8y agoNo, as I understand it, that was the "old way" of doing it. The "new way" (which I think is called Project Crostini) is much smoother. I got a Pixelbook a couple months ago and it was as simple as going into the Chrome OS settings, clicking the button to enable Linux support, and then it sets you up with a terminal to Linux. I've had no issue accessing the Linux environment / apps between boots.
- mav3rick 8y agoNo. You don't. It's fully secure and the host OS is aware of it as a feature. You can see your Linux files in the Files app etc..
- mav3rick 8y agoAnd yes it does stay enabled.
- saagarjha 8y agoI bought a Samsung Chromebook 3 a couple of days ago and was able to get it to dual-boot Chrome OS and Linux with a little bit of effort. Overall, I'm reasonably satisfied with it, given that I put less than $200 into it.