[ubuntu-uk] Chromebook Acer C7 - Ubuntu??

[Liam Proven]

On 14 November 2012 09:03, Bruce Beardall <bruce72 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Here's a chap who's been tinkering with Ubuntu on Chromebooks:
> http://chromeos-cr48.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/chrubuntu-1204-now-with-double-bits.html
>
> He hasn't tried it on the new Acer but thinks the above instructions should
> work. He's also got a rough guide for the ARM Chromebook.

AIUI at the moment you must use the ChromeOS kernel with Ubuntu's
userland and some things don't work.

TBH I don't really see the point of x86 Chromebooks. Why not just have
a cheap laptop? But the ARM ones really appeal. Cool running, no
heatsinks or vents to clog with dust, no whining fans, and twice the
battery life from a small, thin, light unit. I'll give up a bit of
compatibility and performance for that!


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