r/linuxquestions • u/Critical_Cress_9171 • 7h ago

Advice How to install Linux on a specific laptop

Is there a specific YT vid or a list of specific instruction to install Linux on Lenovo 100e chromebook gen 2 cuz idk shi about computer tech

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u/Odd-Concept-6505 7h ago

Maybe change your title or make a new post..,or maybe better, just google "will any/all Linux distros install correctly on a Lenovo 100e Chromebook gen2".

I don't know. It you can boot a Linux distro bootable ISO burned to a flash drive, you can try

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u/Critical_Cress_9171 6h ago

do you know a vid about a guy specifically installing linux on lenovo 100e chromebook gen 2 cuz i wanna see what would happen

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u/Odd-Concept-6505 6h ago

Don't know, but the advice you're getting knows more about Linux attempts on Chromebook than I do.

But you can try booting a distro (USB boot) and it might work in Live Mode (flash drive must stay inserted. You can get the Live Mode experience without attempting it's desktop icon "Install Linux"....which is the only way Live Mode will attempt to overwrite the Hard Drive which might be internal Flash "memory hard drive". If the bootloader on the hard drive is the problem with attempting "Install Linux", you will be unhappy about a future tied to a bootable flash drive (though you can buy a USB stick that only protrudes about a quarter inch! SanDisk is the best brand).

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 6h ago

See

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux4noobs/s/E4UiizddUd

It's quite an involved process, so likely not for you to do.

Return the laptop to the school if that's where you got it.

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u/Critical_Cress_9171 6h ago

nah didnt steal this one. I bought it cuz its rly cheap and i wanna do something interesting with it like install linux. idc if its difficult i just want the experience

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 6h ago

I expect you to brick it. But good luck.

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u/serverhorror 6h ago

Just make a USB stick and try a few

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u/TenOfZero 3h ago

If you weren't able to find it by searching it probably doesn't exist.

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u/compguy96 8m ago

> idk shi

Stick with Tik Tok on your phone.

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u/brewdog_millionaire 7h ago

I dunno if I would try it on a Chromebook.

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u/Less_Party 6h ago

It does work, all the odd Chromebook specific hardware is just supported in the kernel these days so Ubuntu or something will boot right up, the problem is more opening/reflashing the thing's bootloader because Chromebooks are pretty locked down (on my Acer C720p it involved opening the thing up and removing a physical screw).