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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Would it be possible to install Linux on this HP Chromebook Plus? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by hellofriend@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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This is the laptop in question. It has an x86 processor so basically any distro should work on it. However, it is still a Chromebook which likely means Google fuckery in the BIOS. But it's great value for the money (can get it $300 off at Costco) and if I can plop Linux on to it then I'd love it.

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[–] hellofriend@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Hm, website indicates that it should work but that there may be no audio. Might be a no-go then :(

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Just write a driver for it

[–] hellofriend@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Lol, I wish I could but that level of programming is beyond my abilities.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

git gud

Edit: c'mon, y'all, it's a git joke.

[–] eugenia@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

Use a distro with the latest kernel, like ubuntu, to have higher chances for this to be supported.