If you want to go beyond the extensions and Android apps Chrome OS offers, there are a few ways to get Linux up and running to make your Chromebook more versatile.

Some hackers have even put together a pretty good tutorial for dual booting Chrome OS and Ubuntu Linux on the Cr-48.

Chromebooks are versatile, but can they run Linux? If you want to use Linux on Chromebook, here's how to do it. This guide will show you how to install Linux on Chromebook and get the most out of it.

Fortunately, if you're on Google's operating system and wish it was a little more flexible, it's possible to install a fully functional copy of Linux on many Chrome devices.

How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should) Crouton and Gallium OS turn Chromebooks into Linux laptops.