In today's open source roundup: Chromebooks can now run Linux in a window. Plus: NixOS 14.12 "Caterpillar" released, and Google Keep for Android versus Evernote Chromebooks are selling like hotcakes, ...

For those who need to tinker, here are some ways I've found to run alternative Linux distros on a Chromebook. I’ve had the good fortune of having a Chromebook Pixel to work on for the last few months.

GalliumOS is a Chromebook-specific Linux variant. It lets you put a real Linux distro on a Chromebook. My recent review of a new Chromebook feature -- the ability to run Linux apps on some Chromebook ...

Google’s new Chromebook Pixel computer is all about the cloud — but it doesn’t have to be. One thing I’ve heard from lots of folks in discussing the Chromebook Pixel is a desire to run a more ...

ChromeOS has a strong connection with Linux and uses the Linux kernel at its core. Unlike traditional Linux distros, ChromeOS is locked down and lacks customization. ChromeOS allows running Linux apps ...

How to run multiple Linux containers in Chrome OS for extra build environments Your email has been sent If you'd like to employ a Chromebook as a developer machine, you might be interested in a new ...

Last November, I wrote about running Ubuntu on a Chromebook using ChrUbuntu. In that post, I noted some of the advantages of running ChrUbuntu: I really liked having a full-blown desktop environment ...

A clean, simple overview of the apps that bring real utility to a Chromebook, with tools for privacy, productivity, sharing, and more.

Most Chromebooks are affordable portable laptops that sell for around $150 and up. They ship with Google’s Chrome operating system which is designed to boot quickly, let you get online in seconds, and ...