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Putting Fedora on Chromebook

So I'm getting the Samsung Chromebook soon, and I would like to put Fedora on the netbook, but I do not want to dual boot the computer. I've been scouring the internet trying to see if this is possible or been done, so I guess I'll ask here and hope that someone knows if this is possible :)

Thanks!

So if you don't want to dual boot, you are planning to wipe the installed OS and install Fedora only?

Do net books have a cd/dvd or a usb port?
I would assume they do.

Get Fedora or any of the many Linux distro burned to flash drive or Live cd/dvd.
More info here-
http://distrowatch.com/

I've found some computers act better with some versions so you may have to try a few to find a good fit

It looks like they have a Google Chrome OS installed on those netbooks. I don't know what that is like.
I'm not sure how a linux OS will work on it.
You would need a USB drive with the Fedora on it or any other Linux distro.

Oh,
Here are some preistalled on USB or flash cards - but you should explore more places to make sure it will work on/with the chrome book.
http://www.osdisc.com/products/usb/f...te=distrowatch

I didn't change my Win 7 OS laptop to install Linux until the warranty had expired on the machine.

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Originally Posted by Jo*mar (Post 963884)

So if you don't want to dual boot, you are planning to wipe the installed OS and install Fedora only?

Do net books have a cd/dvd or a usb port?
I would assume they do.

Get Fedora or any of the many Linux distro burned to flash drive or Live cd/dvd.
More info here-
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Yea I'm planning on doing that, I honestly don't think a Chromebook was a wise decision for me to get simply because it seems to be super limited as it is a OS based off of a browser (a browser that I honestly hate). Most net books don't have a cd/dvd drive but USB slots they generally do have.

I've found some computers act better with some versions so you may have to try a few to find a good fit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo*mar (Post 963901)

It looks like they have a Google Chrome OS installed on those netbooks. I don't know what that is like.
I'm not sure how a linux OS will work on it.
You would need a USB drive with the Fedora on it or any other Linux distro.

Oh,
Here are some preistalled on USB or flash cards - but you should explore more places to make sure it will work on/with the chrome book.
**

I didn't change my Win 7 OS laptop to install Linux until the warranty had expired on the machine.

Okay, thanks mate! Yea I've asked around a few places trying to get this figured out. I really like Fedora as a distro, and find it completely useful in regards to how I run just about everything I need without having to make a Virtual OS.

Thanks for your help so far mate, when it all gets done I'll definitely let you know how this turns out :D

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Originally Posted by MentalSnapz (Post 963874)

why would you do that?
i have numerous pc's. im runnin windows 7 and 8. osx. chrome and umbuntu all on various pc's. i was leary at first about getting the chromebook but its awesome. kinda the point anyway.
you can wipe it and run it from a usb but i dont see why you would. the chromebook is awesome man. its fast. app based store it all in the cloud.
if you want to run linux you can but i would keep chrome. just an opinion

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Originally Posted by MentalSnapz (Post 963874)

Here is a "how to" : http://www.yumapk.com/how-to-install...hromebook.html

Should go just fine, but I wonder- the Chromebook has the Chrome[Linux] operating system on it, which can be configured to fit your needs as well.

Warranty issues?

Great find! I would definitely check to assure the warranty was not voided with a different OS installed.