How to install Linux apps on your Chromebook
(Android Central)

Be aware of software bugs. Chromebooks are great because they`re simple: there`s a lot you can get done with web services without exposing yourself to the troubles and security issues that plague more complex platforms. But if you need to do a bit more with your Chromebook, you have a few options. Most Chromebooks these days allow you to install apps from the Google Play Store, which should fill most productivity gaps. If not, you`ll soon have one more option: installing Linux apps. To be clear, you`ve been able to install Linux apps on Chromebooks for years because Chrome OS is Linux. But, it`s about to get much easier. Move to the Developer channel Enable the Crostini flag Turn on Linux apps Download and install an application Move to the Developer channel Right now, the only way to install Linux apps is to move to the Developer software channel of Chrome OS. This isn`t Developer Mode, so it won`t make your device any less secure and you won`t be annoyed by a warning every ti...