I've updated the firmware on every ChromeOS device I've owned and installed Linux. It's fun!!! But I've also restored some of them to factory condition and give

I've updated the firmware on every ChromeOS device I've owned and installed Linux. It's fun!!! But I've also restored some of them to factory condition and given them away to friends or family who find it challenging to apply regular security updates. It sounds like the author gave someone a broken ChromeBook instead of giving her the freedom to decide how she wants to use it.