Crouton allows you to use Chrome OS while having a standard Linux environment with all its command-line tools and desktop applications a few keystrokes away. This gives you the ability to take advantage of both environments without any rebooting needed. Ubuntu runs alongside Chrome OS, so you can switch between Chrome OS and your standard Linux desktop environment with a keyboard shortcut.
#USING CROUTON TO INSTALL LINUX ON USB INSTALL#
You can easily install a full Linux desktop alongside Chrome OS and instantly switch between the two with a hotkey - no rebooting necessary. Chromebooks aren’t “just a browser” - they’re Linux laptops.