Re: Anybody have a chromebook? Can it run Debian?
On 02/02/2013 11:22 AM, tv.debian@googlemail.com wrote:
> On 02/02/2013 00:48, Rick Thomas wrote:
>>
>> I was googling for an inexpensive laptop for a friend and came across
>> the chromebook C710 from Acer:
>> http://www.staples.com/Acer-C710-2847-116-Chromebook/product_125265
>> or
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215914
>>
>> • Intel Celeron 847 1.1GHz
>> • 2GB Memory (expandable to 4GB) 320GB HDD (5400RPM)
>> • 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit LCD
>> • Wi-fi 802.11a/b/g/n
>> • Google Chome OS
>>
>> Price $200.
>>
>> Can't beat the price!
>>
>> Does anybody have any experience with this device? Can I put Debian on
>> it? How about other flavors of Linux? Failing that, what do you think of
>> Chrome-OS? Can it run Libre Office?
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Rick
>>
>
> You may have to wait a bit for full support on some models, see [1].
>
> You will probably need bleeding edge software and kernel to get the most
> out of it, newer than Wheezy's unless some patches are back-ported.
> Installation isn't trivial either, you can see [2] for a walk-through
> with a dedicated Ubuntu build.
>
>
> [1]http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1302.0/00628.html
>
> [2]
> http://liliputing.com/2012/11/how-to-install-ubuntu-12-04-on-the-199-acer-c7-chromebook.html
Also beware of the screen resolution. It might not be what you think it
is. I notice it is missing from the stats above.
Regards,
/Lars
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