If you want to go beyond the extensions and Android apps Chrome OS offers, there are a few ways to get Linux up and running to make your Chromebook more versatile.

How to install Chrome on Ubuntu using the GUI The easiest way to install Chrome without using the Terminal is to download the browser from the official website.

Some hackers have even put together a pretty good tutorial for dual booting Chrome OS and Ubuntu Linux on the Cr-48.

Chromebooks are versatile, but can they run Linux? If you want to use Linux on Chromebook, here's how to do it. This guide will show you how to install Linux on Chromebook and get the most out of it.

For the ultimate in convenience, install the Crouton Integration extension from the Chrome Web Store, which lets you run Linux inside a browser tab.

Fortunately, if you're on Google's operating system and wish it was a little more flexible, it's possible to install a fully functional copy of Linux on many Chrome devices.

How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should) Crouton and Gallium OS turn Chromebooks into Linux laptops.

Install Linux Apps With Crostini Google's official method for installing Linux apps is called Crostini, and it allows you to run individual Linux apps right on top of your Chrome OS desktop.