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How do I install Linux on my Chromebook?
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Install Linux on a Chromebook
1. Verify that all your local data has been saved to Google Drive or to another form of storage.
2. Press and hold down the Esc + Refresh keys, then press the Power button.
3. Press Enter to confirm that you want to go into Developer Mode.
4. Download crouton from GitHub and verify that the file saves to your Downloads folder.
5. Press Ctrl + Alt + T.
6. Type "shell" into the terminal and press Enter.
7. Type “sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce” into the terminal, then press Enter.
8. Wait for crouton to fully install on your Chromebook and enter a new username and password.
9. Type “sudo startxfce4” into the terminal to launch Linux on your Chromebook.