Linux on Chromebook which is also called Project Crostini was announced in 2018 and since then it has used Debian Stretch (Debian 9) as its base. We were hoping after Debian Buster (Debian 10) release in 2019, Chrome OS would move to the latest build since Debian 9 was released way back in 2017. The day has finally arrived in 2020 and now you can move to the latest Debian 10 on your Chromebook. The new update will bring Linux Kernel 4.19 LTS, support for ARM64 boards, Bash 5.0 and more. Other than that, you will see a good performance jump while using Linux apps on your Chromebook. Now having said all of that, let’s go ahead and learn how to install Debian Buster on Chromebook.
If you are already using Linux on your Chromebook either in Stable, Beta, or Dev channel then you will have to disable Linux and turn it on again to get the latest Buster update. I know this is not the best solution, but if you are someone who wants to jump from Debian 9 to 10 anyhow then this is the only way right now. Of course, in coming March, you will get the stable Chrome 81 update which will have Buster by default, but again this guide is not for those who can wait. So if you are willing to set up Linux all over again then let’s go ahead and taste the latest Debian 10 on Chromebook right now.
