GalliumOS

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.

GalliumOS
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateDiscontinued
Initial release10 November 2015 (2015-11-10)
Latest release3.1 / 22 December 2019 (2019-12-22)
Latest preview3.1 / 22 December 2019 (2019-12-22)
Available ini18n
Update methodapt
Package managerdpkg
Platformsx86-64
UserlandGNU General Public License
Default
user interface		Xfce
LicenseVarious
Official websitegalliumos.org

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
  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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