GalliumOS

GalliumOS
OS family	Unix-like
Working state	Active development
Initial release	10 November 2015; 6 years ago
Latest release	3.1 / 22 December 2019; 2 years ago
Latest preview	3.1 / 22 December 2019; 2 years ago
Available in	i18n
Update method	apt
Package manager	dpkg
Platforms	x86-64
Userland	GNU General Public License
Default; user interface	Xfce
License	Various
Official website	galliumos.org

GalliumOS is a Linux distribution for Chrome OS devices, developed by the community-supported GalliumOS project. The distribution is made for Chrome hardware including Chromebook, Chromebox, Chromebit and Chromebase. GalliumOS beta1 was released on 10 November 2015.

Features[]

GalliumOS is based on Xubuntu and maintains compatibility with the Ubuntu repositories.^[1] Multiple sources indicate that Galliums' boot time is faster than other Linux distributions made for Chrome OS. It is optimized to limit stalls and has integrated touchpad drivers.^[2]^[3]

GalliumOS is compatible with some Chrome devices. It is necessary to prepare the device in different ways based on the hardware chipset.

Prerequisites[]

Some Chromebooks require a third-party firmware update before they can boot other operating systems, including GalliumOS. Chromebook firmware can be updated after disabling hardware write-protect, a process that varies by model. A firmware installer script is available for most models, written by MrChromebox.

References[]

^ Lynch, Jim (12 November 2015). "GalliumOS Linux beta released for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes". InfoWorld. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
^ Wallen, Jack (4 December 2015). "GalliumOS: The Ideal Linux Distribution for Chromebook Hardware". Linux.com. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
^ Porup, J.M. (19 June 2017). "How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should)". Art Technica. Retrieved 5 May 2018.

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[1] Lynch, Jim (12 November 2015). "GalliumOS Linux beta released for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes". InfoWorld. Retrieved 4 May 2018.

[2] Wallen, Jack (4 December 2015). "GalliumOS: The Ideal Linux Distribution for Chromebook Hardware". Linux.com. Retrieved 4 May 2018.

[3] Porup, J.M. (19 June 2017). "How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should)". Art Technica. Retrieved 5 May 2018.

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