Acer C720P/Chromebook Running Linux Alongside Chrome OS

F.A.Q: Acer C720P/Chromebook Running Linux Alongside Chrome OS

  • What is the exclamation mark on startup?

Exclamation mark on the startup screen is normal for a Chromebook running in Developer Mode. Just press Ctrl D to boot Chrome OS or Ctrl L to boot from other sources (eg. USB Live disk).

  • What is Developer Mode?

Developer mode is the mode activated by well… “developer” to allow customization other than it is in standard Chrome OS, it’s totally reversible.

  • I want to get rid of that exclamation mark! This also means resetting your Chromebook

Press Spacebar on the exclamation mark screen. Your Chromebook will be starting to restore itself back to factory mode. Your files will be wiped out and that means your Linux will also be deleted.

  • How to start Linux on my Chromebook?
  1. Login to Chrome OS and then press Ctrl Alt T to open Chronos
  2. Type shell then press enter
  3. Type sudo startunity then press enter
  4. Your Linux will start
  • How to end using Linux?

Don’t shut it down, put it to sleep or just press Ctrl Alt Shift and –> (right arrow) to go back to Chrome OS.

  • How to shut it down?

Always shut down your Chromebook within Chrome OS environment since your Linux is actually hosted by your Chrome OS. Cool, huh?

 

Read more about Crouton Linux (on Chromebook) here.

Read more about Chrome productivity extensions here.

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