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I looked into this option, but when I checked the FAQ of mrchromebox.tech it has the following: Q: I want to buy a Chromebook to run Windows or Linux -- which

I looked into this option, but when I checked the FAQ of mrchromebox.tech it has the following: Q: I want to buy a Chromebook to run Windows or Linux -- which should I buy? A: Buying any modern (2017+) Chromebook with the intention of running Windows or Linux is a terrible idea, period. Most can't boot anything other than ChromeOS, and those that can run it poorly. Older models may fair better compatibility wise, but there are still lots of caveats, and it's not recommended to buy a Chromebook as a cheap Linux device. The days where Chromebooks ran Linux well ended with the 2015 models. Also the "Supported Devices" part of the site suggests going here: https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility Which does not show anything working post 2019. Am I missing something?

panny 4y ago
>Am I missing something? He basically seems tired of angry emails from amatuers who brick their machines. Suzy qables aren't even available anymore, so to do what I'm talking about, you need to open the chromebook, disconnect the battery, and rewrite the firmware on the SOIC-8 chip from the command line. If you screw this up, you have a brick and need a CH341A SPI flash programmer to restore the firmware backup. You have one of those handy in a drawer somewhere? Then you might be the target audience. Otherwise, maybe you should reconsider doing this.
dx034 4y ago
An old Thinkpad works well for me for those use cases. I replaced a Chromebook with an old x1 carbon and it works really well. Easy to upgrade and works equally well with Windows and Linux.