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BigBillinTN 12-02-2019 10:37 PM
Like to Dual Boot New HP AMDA4 Chromebook with mint- Possible?
 
Just bought an HP 14-db0023dx laptop that is running ChromeOS - :eek:
Can I install Linux mint to :scratch:

1)do a dual boot...
2)or make it boot to a USB stick with mint on it or
3)just blow chrome away and just install mint.

Suggestions are very welcome. :)
Pointers to 'HOW To" are so very welcome if it can be done.

Thanks in advance.

:newbie:

beachboy2 12-03-2019 01:58 AM
BigBillinTN,

Welcome to LQ forums.

You might like to have a look at this similar thread whilst waiting for other replies:
https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...ok-4175665126/

jefro 12-03-2019 02:53 PM
I'd either return it or run linux alongside what you have to be honest.

I get the feeling it won't be newbie simple. You may have to play with it for a bit.

There are ways to run linux in ChromeOS but going to a dual boot or replace I don't think will be as simple as boot to some usb.

Most web sites suggest some form of vm sort of deal but you will need to follow a current 2019 guide if you wish to continue. A lot of steps.

beachboy2 12-03-2019 04:14 PM
BigBillinTN,

Quote:
Originally Posted by fatmac (Post 5685032)
For learning Linux, that is not the best laptop, it is a very restrictive version, purposefully made that way for people who only really want to get online. These machines will run Linux, but certainly more bother than a pre-used laptop, which will let you learn, & let you re install easily when you break the system, which you inevitably will, whilst learning about what you can do with a full Linux installation.
I second fatmac's advice to buy a used standard laptop for running Linux.

As jefro says, return it if you can.


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