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Ask HN: What is the best Chromebook for Linux 2017?
I'd like a Chromebook to run Linux on, this will be used for light web dev with node, vim, etc.
- hxnjxn 10y agoIve found this, it shows which model works with what https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility I dont actually have a chromebook running linux but would love to hear some people's experiences
- neilsimp1 10y agoI'm using an Acer C720P with the GalliumOS kernel. Everything works perfectly, except occasionally when opening the screen, I need to `sudo service network-manager restart` to get connected to the WiFi. It doesn't see me network unless I do that. It's only once in a while so I haven't bothered trying to fix it. I used these guides to help set things up: https://samsclass.info/128/proj/chromebooks3.htm https://samsclass.info/128/proj/chromebooks3.htm https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2228539 https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2228539
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- partisan 10y agoI have the Dell Chromebook 13 with an i5/8GB. I upgraded the SSD to 256GB and have had a pretty good experience with it. I use it with chrx. I am sure it is overkill for the task, but I wanted to have a capable machine if needed for larger tasks.
- partisan 10y agoTruthfully, I could have purchased the Dell Developer Edition with similar specs for $100 or so more, I would recommend that option as well, if you are going to go up the maxed out Dell Chromebook 13. I wanted the DIY experience. :)
- rootme 10y agoX1 Carbon Generation 4, 1 Tb m.2. NAND SSD, 16 GB of ram. using virtual chrome os like a Chromebook, VERY FAST. I can't find a better Chromebook under 5k.