Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#1

Post by 0x01030307 » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 3:58 PM UTC

Requirements: 1) Below $1000 2) Can run native linux variants like Ubuntu, or Kali 3) atleast 4gb memory, 32gb ssd, usb ports, and ethernet port

Any suggestions?

I saw this pixelbook: https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixelbook-RAM-128GB-GA00122-US/dp/B075JSK7TR?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIPHVZTVH6LZ5BFZA&tag=hawk-future-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B075JSK7TR&ascsubtag=trd-1341075680043534426-20

but wondered if anyone had any other suggestions?

Thank you!!!!!

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#2

Post by RandomGuyDTB » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:02 PM UTC

My Toshiba Satellite serves me really well and runs Linux smoooooothly. Add an SSD to that and you have a pretty good unit. I don't see why you would want a Chromebook, I'm typing on one and I hate it. Underpowered to say the least.

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#3

Post by projectramo » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:07 PM UTC

Computers are like cars, you should buy them second hand.

Since you don't need the OS you can save money on that as well:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/PC-Laptops-Netbooks/177/m.html?_nkw...

(I don't know them or make money from them)

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#4

Post by octosphere » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:28 PM UTC

You should ping Kenn White on Twitter. He has a sweet dev setup for Chromebooks https://blog.lessonslearned.org/building-a-more-secure-devel...

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#5

Post by roschdal » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 5:07 PM UTC

https://galliumos.org

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#6

Post by 0x01030307 » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 5:42 PM UTC

roschdal wrote: post #5

https://galliumos.org

Would this run on an ARM-based Chromebook?

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#7

Post by roschdal » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 5:50 PM UTC

0x01030307 wrote: post #6

roschdal wrote: post #5

https://galliumos.org

Would this run on an ARM-based Chromebook?

No: https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#8

Post by imhoguy » Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 7:11 PM UTC

Such toys for dev? Not sure what do you code but I think an used power ultrabook should suit you better.

I own two refurbished Dell E7240, i7 4600U with 3.3GHz boost on single core (compilation!), 16GB RAM, 256SSD, Ethernet, USB3, no joke dongles. Xubuntu, Win10 in VirtualBox, Java, IDEA flies on it. It is quite light (12.5", ~3lbs) and cheap (~$350) that I don't worry to throw it straight into bike bag. Then stock Dell ~$15 docking station and 27" IPS panel greets it at the office.

Re: Ask HN: Best chromebook for dev on linux?

#9

Post by Bellclaire » Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 11:52 AM UTC

Linux Ubuntu is a very strong OS, It's easy to work on them, I think Linux provide a best open source Operating System, Kali is also a more powerful OS. Can I install open Adobe Photoshop, I try to install but it generates an error as well as adobe photoshop error 16, I also try on https://www.adobesupportphonenumber.com/blog/fix-adobe-photo...