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Hello,

I bought a very cheap notebook on Amazon with the Chromebook system already installed, i have not idea if it is possible to install Linux on this thing ... -- on the keyboard, on the top, the F1, F2 ... etc, keys do not exist.

How can I access the Bios, if any, to install Linux?.

Lenovo N22-20
Model: 80SF

Thanks

While there does appear to be a method, it doesnt look like there really is a *good* way to install linux on it ;-/

https://schroer.ca/2017/01/31/chromebook-linux/

I see ...

it is more complicated and laborious for me that what I previously thought,

thanks for trying to help me with your commentary, and the link ...

Regards.

Just bought me one of these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/204099018195

I am sure if you contact the seller. They would install MX on one for you.

About us:

Well hello there! My name is Randy and I have been a Linux nerd most of my life. If you have any Linux related questions please feel free to ask. I always enjoy a good, nerdy conversation :)

Just like you, we appreciate a great customer service experience. If you have any questions, or if you would like to see photos of the exact unit we will send you before purchasing please don't hesitate to message us. I am always happy to help :-)

I HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH THE ABOVE SELLER OTHER THAN i PURCHASED ONE AND IT WORKS AS ADVERTISED. I just think it is easier to buy something I want that is not a scam . Price is right. And the cost was about 5 lb bag of loose tobacco.

I'd follow the instructions at GalliumOS and their links.
https://galliumos.org/
https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility

++EDIT++ GalliumOS has been discontinued!

You may be able to install GalliumOS or MX, but the process should be very similar to CharlesV's link, i.e. you may have to flash the bios, install another BIOS/bootloader (or whatever) Coreboot, or another one.
IIRC, GalliumOS site refers to two (2) different methods, one was CharlesV's link, and another one which was what I used.
Of note, GalliumOS is supposed to be tweaked for Chromebook touchpads.
They also have links for setting it up other programs often found on a Chromebook, Google Drive (GD), etc. - then add Google's extensions, Docs, etc. to sync with GD.

Personally, I'm slowly veering away from all things Google but I do have some old files, etc. on GD.
HTH

++EDIT++ GalliumOS has been discontinued!
Read Moderator announcement at:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalliumOS/comm ... allium_os/

Alternative: https://eupnea-linux.github.io/

I already ordered it, I didn't know that this could be achieved with Linux pre-installed, this one is a Kali, I left a note to the seller to see if he could install MX-21, anyway, Kali is based on Debian.

Thank all of you very much for the cooperation and best regards!.

Yeah. You don't wanna run Kali if new to Linux. That 16 gig ssd is a bit small when installing kali-linux-everything if you put any personal files 1st. The drive will fill up and error out in apt. I corrected my errors with moving my personal stuff to a 32 gig usb drive I plugged into that Dell chromebook. Then did the apt song and dance to settle things back down.

Anyways. I hope he answers you back and says no problem to installing MX 21 on there. Let us know if he does. Others might be interested.

No problem, for sure I will let you know what happened.

The title of this thread is way too general; can the OP or a mod change it to Chromebook?

Well. I guess it is up to the OP. Because I can only lock,delete,move,split. Everything but edit. Under thread tools on the end of this page. Topic tools button is pretty limited also.

Silly me. Edit button is at top of thread post. Done.