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Turning on Linux (Beta) launches the installation.Ĭlick the Install button.

You will need to upgrade to a newer model to use Linux apps. If you don’t see this option, it means that your device isn’t supported. Scroll down the page until you see Linux (Beta).Click the Turn on button. Download the latest version and restart your Chromebook. If you are not running the latest version, you will see Check for updates. Check which version you are running by:Ĭlicking your profile picture (lower right-hand corner)Navigating to SettingsClicking on the Hamburger icon (upper left corner)Choosing About Chrome OS To install Linux apps on a Chromebook, you must be running Chrome OS 69 or later. There is currently a feature request that will give you the option to install other distros like Ubuntu or Fedora.

The default distro that gets installed seems to be Debian. If you don’t already know, the latest versions of Chrome OS allow you to install Linux natively without having to create a separate install.