How to Install Ubuntu Using Crouton – Acer C7 Chromebook
Check out my REVISED video on this process:
This is an easy method of installing the Ubuntu Linux OS along side the Chrome OS on the Acer C7 Chromebook. I like this method a lot better. This method does also work for the ARM Chromebooks such as the Samsung series. For the Chromebook Pixel you have to type in a slightly different command to install. That command for the pixel is:
sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton -t touch,xfce
The only thing I can’t really do is boot straight into ubuntu. I always have to type in the commands. Maybe there is a method or command that will boot linux on startup but I don’t know it. Feel free to look it up and comment if there is a way.
For those looking to wipe and start from scratch, here is the link that video:
Here is the link to the Lifehacker instructions I followed:
http://j.mp/14QIkGZ
Create a Recovery Drive on the Chromebook
Switching Between Environments
To go switch back and forth between Chrome OS and your Linux desktop environment, use the following keyboard shortcuts:
ARM (like the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook): Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Back and Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Forward
Intel x86/AMD64 (like the Chromebook Pixel and $200 Acer Chromebook): Ctrl+Alt+Back and Ctrl+Alt+Forward plus Ctrl+Alt+Refresh
If you want to exit the chroot, just log out of the Xfce desktop (or the Unity desktop, if you’re using that). You’ll then need to run the startxfce4 command above to enter the chroot again.
Removing Crouton and Restoring Your Chromebook
If you decide you’re done with Linux, you can easily get rid of the scary boot screen and get your internal storage space back.
Just reboot your Chromebook normally to get back to the scary warning screen at boot-up. Follow the prompts on your screen (tap the Space bar and then press Enter) to disable Developer Mode. When you disable Developer Mode, your Chromebook will clean everything up, restoring you to a clean, safe locked-down Chrome OS system and overwriting all the changes you’ve made to your Chromebook’s software.
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shell doesnt worj pls heklp
set my password as nothing, wont let me in!
I did everything exactly as mentioned, but when Ubuntu tried to load something must have gone wrong. All I got was the desktop background with nothing else. I couldn't do anything but hold the power button to shut it off. Now, when I turn it on I get the "scary" screen. Turning verification back on reboots it, but I'm right back to the same screen. So, what I've got now is a piece of worthless junk unless I can get it fixed somehow. I didn't back up ChromeOS. Johnny, what can I do, if anything?
Hello when in dev mode and trying too run unity install on croutons screen it ask for a password. I have typed my gmail password and the root password I created when going from basic chrome OS too dev mode on a hp 11 v-020wm Chromebook I don't know what's wrong and can't go any further. Please help me either too erase and start over or bypass and find another way so I can install linux
thank you so much for EXPLAINING the passward thing… i have been trying to figure that out for like ever. i always thought it didnt work
I cant put my computer into recovery mode, when i try, it just shuts down my computer like normal, then turns back on again.
Why do you have to put in to recovery mode? Why can't you just download crouton and do the other stuff without putting your chromebook into recovery mode?
how do you start lxde?
also can you reset the chromebook back to factory settings after installing ubuntu?
does this work for all chromebooks?
thank yo so much i only new how to get xfce on my chrome book
what password you type and username in register in google please tell me
There is no f3. -_-
THANKS but it says it can not open my any browser
THANK YOU SO MUCK JOHNNY PHUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have to ask dis sense u have chromebook and u put that on there i wanna download dis file imvu but i cant cuz it say something about i cant cause of the file so if u can try to figure out that for me it would be so much help i need it u can hit me up on here or my kik jamjamj
Thank you for all !!
whats F3?
On my computer, there is no F3.
after i put in the sudo thing it says I need a password! What is it?! HELP!!
Just to tell you this video is sort of out dated.