Revive end of life Chromebooks with GalliumOS based on Xubuntu #Chromebook @GalliumOS @Xubuntu

Do you have an older Chromebook? Did you know there is a date at which updates are no longer possible? It’s called Auto Update policy and for each model Chromebook/Chromebox. From Google:

Every Chrome device receives regular updates from Google until it reaches its Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date, listed below, subject to support from component manufacturers. When a device reaches AUE, automatic software updates from Google will no longer be provided.

The list of devices is here.

What to do? You can install Linux on the device! GalliumOS is a fast and lightweight Linux distro for ChromeOS devices based on Xubuntu.

Check out the Gallium website, GitHub repo, and Hardware Compatibility wiki for more details.

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