ChromeOS Compatibility

Discussions focus on whether a specific software or feature supports ChromeOS/ChromiumOS, including installation on Chromebooks or PCs, Linux VM capabilities like Crostini/Crouton, and alternatives like other Linux distros.

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npteljes Jan 3, 2022 View on HN

How far is ChromeOS / ChromiumOS from what you described?

mikeevans Feb 26, 2014 View on HN

Any chance for ChromeOS support?

kdot Nov 13, 2013 View on HN

You have to remember that Chrome an OS aswell.

terhechte Apr 9, 2018 View on HN

Would this work on a ChromeOS that I install on, say, an aging PC Laptop?

yegle Nov 25, 2017 View on HN

So it's not possible on ChromeOS?

ant6n Oct 27, 2020 View on HN

Is there a way to get this on chrome os?

SahAssar Oct 9, 2025 View on HN

Seems like its chromeOS only for now.

kleigenfreude Nov 9, 2016 View on HN

You don't have to run Chrome OS. You can install Elementary or another Linux distro.

olyjohn Dec 25, 2024 View on HN

Bypass ChromeOS alltogether. Use a different Linux distro.

foxylad Nov 28, 2016 View on HN

Anyone know if this can run ChromeOS?