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Downloading and installing Chrome OS

Posted by whatnot on May 17, 2011

Can I install unmodified, original version of the newest Google Chrome OS to any hardware? And if so, where I can download a copy of it? I've got an old notebook I'd like to refresh and use only for the casual web/email stuff.

 

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Reply Level 3 2 Balistic on May 18, 2011

I don't think there is an official release of the OS, but there are some compiled version of the thing which should give you a basic idea of the operating system.

Reply Level 1 3 mcclane on May 18, 2011

Where I can find those custom versions?

Reply Level 3 5 Balistic on May 19, 2011

here is on option :)

http://chromeos.hexxeh.net/

Reply Level 2 4 FlawLess on May 18, 2011

I don't think you can download it from somewhere. It's available for developers and designers, as far as I know

Reply Level 2 6 storm13 on May 19, 2011

Does anyone knows where to look for supported hardware, wireless, graphics etc.?

Reply Level 9 8 Immortal on May 19, 2011

It is developed from Chromium notebooks so I don`t think there will be a list of supported hardware yet...

Reply Level 3 7 ndroid on May 19, 2011

Just spotted this http://getchrome.eu/download.p​hp. Bear in mind I haven't tested this, so use at your own risk!

Reply Level 2 9 LungDarts on May 19, 2011

Here are some supported Notebooks I`m guessing that you can take a look at their specifications and judge by that

Reply Level 2 10 Ahmed on May 20, 2011

where is the list?

Reply Level 4 11 leviathan on Jul 13, 2011

Just found an interesting article how to install Chrome OS on *some notebooks. Although it seems a bit complicated, I'm sure it is doable. All you need is compatible system (I'd try even on net/notebook not listed there, but that's just me), 4GB USB stick and Linux Live CD/USB if you want dual-boot set-up.

[How To]: http://lifehacker.com/5820358/​how-to-turn-your-netbook-into-a-chromebook-with-chromium-os

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