Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

4 points by 0x01030307 8y ago ↗ HN

Requirements: 1) Below $1000 2) Can run native linux variants like Ubuntu, or Kali 3) atleast 4gb memory, 32gb ssd, usb ports, and ethernet port

Any suggestions?

I saw this pixelbook: https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixelbook-RAM-128GB-GA00122-US/dp/B075JSK7TR?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIPHVZTVH6LZ5BFZA&tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B075JSK7TR&ascsubtag=trd-1341075680043534426-20

but wondered if anyone had any other suggestions?

Thank you!!!!!

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RandomGuyDTB 8y ago ↗

My Toshiba Satellite serves me really well and runs Linux smoooooothly. Add an SSD to that and you have a pretty good unit. I don't see why you would want a Chromebook, I'm typing on one and I hate it. Underpowered to say the least.

projectramo 8y ago ↗

Computers are like cars, you should buy them second hand.

Since you don't need the OS you can save money on that as well:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/PC-Laptops-Netbooks/177/m.html?_nkw...

(I don't know them or make money from them)

octosphere 8y ago ↗

You should ping Kenn White on Twitter. He has a sweet dev setup for Chromebooks https://blog.lessonslearned.org/building-a-more-secure-devel...

roschdal 8y ago ↗

https://galliumos.org

0x01030307 8y ago ↗

Would this run on an ARM-based Chromebook?

roschdal 8y ago ↗

No: https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility

imhoguy 8y ago ↗

Such toys for dev? Not sure what do you code but I think an used power ultrabook should suit you better.

I own two refurbished Dell E7240, i7 4600U with 3.3GHz boost on single core (compilation!), 16GB RAM, 256SSD, Ethernet, USB3, no joke dongles. Xubuntu, Win10 in VirtualBox, Java, IDEA flies on it. It is quite light (12.5", ~3lbs) and cheap (~$350) that I don't worry to throw it straight into bike bag. Then stock Dell ~$15 docking station and 27" IPS panel greets it at the office.

[dead] Bellclaire 7y ago ↗

Linux Ubuntu is a very strong OS, It's easy to work on them, I think Linux provide a best open source Operating System, Kali is also a more powerful OS. Can I install open Adobe Photoshop, I try to install but it generates an error as well as adobe photoshop error 16, I also try on https://www.adobesupportphonenumber.com/blog/fix-adobe-photo...