I can't get linux to download on my acer chromebook . I have tried everything.

[willcturk]

Good Afternoon, I am trying to get linux on my acer chomebook. It gets about 2/3rds in and I have gotten several errors. I went to components but no cros-termia. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[SlowCoder]

Ain't done it myself, but Linux on Chromebook is not so simple as just installing from a USB drive. What method(s) are you using? What are your Chromebook's specs? What errors are you getting?

 

[willcturk]

i get about 2/3rds thru and the error is could not finish linux container. I have resized my disk and changed to chrome beta channel.

 

[SlowCoder]

It would help us to help you if you can provide some details. Please reread my initial reply.

 

[willcturk]

sorry about that. acer chromebook CB3-532-C47C. 64 bit. the chromebook came with it all google says to do is turn Linux on and setup the virtual machine.

 

[Brickwizard]

Chromebooks are notoriously annoying to install Linux due in the main to chrome specific drivers, it can be done

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