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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  • I tried "lightdm-login-chromeos" but that threw a few errors and looks pretty out of date (by like two years).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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    Outside of virtualization you can not run two OS at the same time. I suggest running chromium OS in KVM – Panther Feb 27 '15 at 23:55
  • http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/how-tos-and-troubleshooting/running-chromeos-image-under-virtual-machines – Panther Feb 27 '15 at 23:55

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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.

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  • Sorry, I forgot to mention that I wanted to stay away from virtualization as far a possible. – seuberte Feb 28 '15 at 02:37
  • Sorry, I got that impression from your question. I urge you to reconsider however. Correct me if I'm wrong but I personally have yet to see any indication that Chromium OS is stable enough to devote hardware to. The above appears to be the simplest way. – Elder Geek Feb 28 '15 at 18:08