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I'm exploring different options on how to install ChromiumOS on my desktop (x86_64) PC which is currently running Ubuntu 14.10. I tried the following methods first:

  • Dual booting the two, but resizing or configuring Chromium OS partitions is a pain for me so there goes that option.
  • I was thinking of running it within a chroot like in this article on Make Tech Easier but that doesn't start a new X session.
  • I tried "lightdm-login-chromeos" but that threw a few errors and looks pretty out of date (by like two years).

My question is whether or not there is a better, simpler and/or more efficient way of installing ChromiumOS on Ubuntu. If not, is how would I go about installing Chromium OS with any of the methods I tried above?

Zanna
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seuberte
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Virtualization is the easiest way There are even virtual disk images prebuilt.

Install Virtualbox from the terminal with sudo apt-get install virtualbox or through the Software Center:

vbox-softcenter

Install Chromium OS on a VM under Virtualbox.

There are builds here and a step by step installation.

If something isn't clear drop me a comment and I'll expand the answer to sort it out.

Elder Geek
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