Ask HN: Installing Ubuntu on Chromebook

Is it worth installing Ubuntu on my Chromebook if I've never used Linux or Unix?

I read that one can run Skype on Ubuntu which is the major flaw I've encountered with using Google Chrome.

If it's not too complicated I'd appreciate if you can share a "good" link that shows how to do it.

Thank you,

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If skype only thing that concern you, I would probably try to switch to combination of google+ / imo.im to replace it leaving chromebook with chrome os alone.

johnymontana 13y ago ↗

I'm using crouton to run ubuntu on my samsung chromebook. It works great and is very easy to install:

https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton

thekevan 13y ago ↗

Just an FYI, I use Ubuntu as my main OS these days. Several years ago, I got acquainted with Ubuntu but installing it on my CR48 and using that part time.