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I have a Chromebook, more specifically an Acer Chromebook CB3-131.

I have created a bootable USB drive containing Ubtuntu Desktop on my Mac. I want to boot from this USB drive on my Chromebook. I do not want to install Ubuntu Desktop on the Chromebook permanently, I just want to "try it out" until the computer is shut down.

How can I do this?

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I have a Chromebook, more specifically an Acer Chromebook CB3-131.

I have created a bootable USB drive containing Ubtuntu Desktop on my Mac. I want to boot from this USB drive on my Chromebook. I do not want to install Ubuntu Desktop on the Chromebook permanently, I just want to "try it out" until the computer is shut down.

How can I do this?

chrome-book

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asked Jan 17 '18 at 21:53

user266875user266875

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I have a Chromebook, more specifically an Acer Chromebook CB3-131.

I have created a bootable USB drive containing Ubtuntu Desktop on my Mac. I want to boot from this USB drive on my Chromebook. I do not want to install Ubuntu Desktop on the Chromebook permanently, I just want to "try it out" until the computer is shut down.

How can I do this?

chrome-book

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It's not possible to boot from external devices on a Chromebook as they use a firmware NOT a BIOS. It is possible to install it in a "chroot", where you use a directory as your filesystem and run it alongside ChromeOS. This is probably the easiest as it doesn't require you to partition or otherwise modify your Chromebook.

It IS possible to run SeaBIOS on at least some Chromebooks which make it function more like a standard laptop however that installation process isn't as simple as chrooting and offers minimal benefits if you just want a Linux environment to mess around with.

the setup process is relatively simple and you should be able to find a guide through a quick Google search.

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edited Jan 18 '18 at 8:42

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

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  That's bad news. You seem knowledgeable on this topic. Do you have any guide to recommend for the chroot method?
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:22
  

  
  
  
  


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  I don't see what's clunky about installing SeaBIOS with mrchromebox.tech/#fwscript
  
  – LiveWireBT
  Jan 17 '18 at 23:54
  

  
  
  
  


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  You can follow this guide @user266875https://www.linux.com/learn/how-easily-install-ubuntu-chromebook-crouton
  
  – Caleb Connolly
  Jan 18 '18 at 8:38
  
  

  
  
  
  

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Edit: You can use the regular Ubuntu USB that you have already made and select "Try Ubuntu without installing"

You'll need to go into develop mode in order to do this. The instructions are here: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux

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edited Jan 17 '18 at 22:36

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

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  How do I set the Acer Chromebook to boot from USB? I have googled around and haven't found any solid guide.
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:14
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  You can do it by entering developer mode. Here are instructions on how to do it: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux Keep in mind that this is risky and that it will wipe all of your user info and data before you begin but it's the only way possible if you are sure about doing this. You can also just use the regular Ubuntu USB you have and select "Try Ubuntu without installing".
  
  – Nasir Riley
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:26
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

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Well im not sure you can just "test" it out without installing it. You can partition your HD and install Ubuntu on there and boot to there so you have both OS'.

Instead I recommend if you have a Mac, just download a VM (oracle Virtual box is good ), install the Unbutu iso in the Virtual Machine and test it out.

If you like it and want to use it all the time, then install it on your chrome book.

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answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

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  There really is an option when booting Ubuntu Desktop from USB that is "try it out". You can imagine instead that I want to run any other live linux distro like Knoppix or Tails. How do I do that?
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:13
  

  
  
  
  

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It's not possible to boot from external devices on a Chromebook as they use a firmware NOT a BIOS. It is possible to install it in a "chroot", where you use a directory as your filesystem and run it alongside ChromeOS. This is probably the easiest as it doesn't require you to partition or otherwise modify your Chromebook.

It IS possible to run SeaBIOS on at least some Chromebooks which make it function more like a standard laptop however that installation process isn't as simple as chrooting and offers minimal benefits if you just want a Linux environment to mess around with.

the setup process is relatively simple and you should be able to find a guide through a quick Google search.

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 18 '18 at 8:42

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

212

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  That's bad news. You seem knowledgeable on this topic. Do you have any guide to recommend for the chroot method?
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:22
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  I don't see what's clunky about installing SeaBIOS with mrchromebox.tech/#fwscript
  
  – LiveWireBT
  Jan 17 '18 at 23:54
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  You can follow this guide @user266875https://www.linux.com/learn/how-easily-install-ubuntu-chromebook-crouton
  
  – Caleb Connolly
  Jan 18 '18 at 8:38
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

2

It's not possible to boot from external devices on a Chromebook as they use a firmware NOT a BIOS. It is possible to install it in a "chroot", where you use a directory as your filesystem and run it alongside ChromeOS. This is probably the easiest as it doesn't require you to partition or otherwise modify your Chromebook.

It IS possible to run SeaBIOS on at least some Chromebooks which make it function more like a standard laptop however that installation process isn't as simple as chrooting and offers minimal benefits if you just want a Linux environment to mess around with.

the setup process is relatively simple and you should be able to find a guide through a quick Google search.

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 18 '18 at 8:42

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

212

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  That's bad news. You seem knowledgeable on this topic. Do you have any guide to recommend for the chroot method?
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:22
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  I don't see what's clunky about installing SeaBIOS with mrchromebox.tech/#fwscript
  
  – LiveWireBT
  Jan 17 '18 at 23:54
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  You can follow this guide @user266875https://www.linux.com/learn/how-easily-install-ubuntu-chromebook-crouton
  
  – Caleb Connolly
  Jan 18 '18 at 8:38
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

It's not possible to boot from external devices on a Chromebook as they use a firmware NOT a BIOS. It is possible to install it in a "chroot", where you use a directory as your filesystem and run it alongside ChromeOS. This is probably the easiest as it doesn't require you to partition or otherwise modify your Chromebook.

It IS possible to run SeaBIOS on at least some Chromebooks which make it function more like a standard laptop however that installation process isn't as simple as chrooting and offers minimal benefits if you just want a Linux environment to mess around with.

the setup process is relatively simple and you should be able to find a guide through a quick Google search.

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 18 '18 at 8:42

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

212

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 18 '18 at 8:42

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

212

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

212

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:15

Caleb ConnollyCaleb Connolly

212

1

Edit: You can use the regular Ubuntu USB that you have already made and select "Try Ubuntu without installing"

You'll need to go into develop mode in order to do this. The instructions are here: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 17 '18 at 22:36

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

2,9172410

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  How do I set the Acer Chromebook to boot from USB? I have googled around and haven't found any solid guide.
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:14
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  You can do it by entering developer mode. Here are instructions on how to do it: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux Keep in mind that this is risky and that it will wipe all of your user info and data before you begin but it's the only way possible if you are sure about doing this. You can also just use the regular Ubuntu USB you have and select "Try Ubuntu without installing".
  
  – Nasir Riley
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:26
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

1

Edit: You can use the regular Ubuntu USB that you have already made and select "Try Ubuntu without installing"

You'll need to go into develop mode in order to do this. The instructions are here: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 17 '18 at 22:36

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

2,9172410

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  How do I set the Acer Chromebook to boot from USB? I have googled around and haven't found any solid guide.
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:14
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  You can do it by entering developer mode. Here are instructions on how to do it: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux Keep in mind that this is risky and that it will wipe all of your user info and data before you begin but it's the only way possible if you are sure about doing this. You can also just use the regular Ubuntu USB you have and select "Try Ubuntu without installing".
  
  – Nasir Riley
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:26
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

Edit: You can use the regular Ubuntu USB that you have already made and select "Try Ubuntu without installing"

You'll need to go into develop mode in order to do this. The instructions are here: fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 17 '18 at 22:36

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

2,9172410

share|improve this answer

edited Jan 17 '18 at 22:36

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

2,9172410

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

2,9172410

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:12

Nasir RileyNasir Riley

2,9172410

0

Well im not sure you can just "test" it out without installing it. You can partition your HD and install Ubuntu on there and boot to there so you have both OS'.

Instead I recommend if you have a Mac, just download a VM (oracle Virtual box is good ), install the Unbutu iso in the Virtual Machine and test it out.

If you like it and want to use it all the time, then install it on your chrome book.

share|improve this answer

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

GovnaGovna

9819

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  There really is an option when booting Ubuntu Desktop from USB that is "try it out". You can imagine instead that I want to run any other live linux distro like Knoppix or Tails. How do I do that?
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:13
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

0

Well im not sure you can just "test" it out without installing it. You can partition your HD and install Ubuntu on there and boot to there so you have both OS'.

Instead I recommend if you have a Mac, just download a VM (oracle Virtual box is good ), install the Unbutu iso in the Virtual Machine and test it out.

If you like it and want to use it all the time, then install it on your chrome book.

share|improve this answer

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

GovnaGovna

9819

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  There really is an option when booting Ubuntu Desktop from USB that is "try it out". You can imagine instead that I want to run any other live linux distro like Knoppix or Tails. How do I do that?
  
  – user266875
  Jan 17 '18 at 22:13
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

Well im not sure you can just "test" it out without installing it. You can partition your HD and install Ubuntu on there and boot to there so you have both OS'.

Instead I recommend if you have a Mac, just download a VM (oracle Virtual box is good ), install the Unbutu iso in the Virtual Machine and test it out.

If you like it and want to use it all the time, then install it on your chrome book.

share|improve this answer

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

GovnaGovna

9819

share|improve this answer

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

GovnaGovna

9819

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

GovnaGovna

9819

answered Jan 17 '18 at 22:04

GovnaGovna

9819