What can I do with a #chromebook that's at the end of its life according to Google? No more security updates available.

@douglasvb I’ve not done it myself, but you can install a Linux distro. Be warned though, with an Intel based Chromebook you will be able to run all the usual Linux applications you normally use, with an ARM CPU you will be limited though.

@gpowerf ahhh so you can install it without needing to go through Chrome? Hmm I need to look into this more. I think I've got an ARM processor in this old Chromebook... But I need to verify that.

@douglasvb yes. Running Linux in ChromeOS via Crostini is hugely useful! But not now that you are outside the support window, you now need an OS that’s supported. Have a look at this: itsfoss.com/install-linux-chro

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