Crouton & Kali Linux Review

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Using Crouton, it is possible to install a second operating system on your chromebook.

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Pros

Pro
Keeps Chrome operating system

This method will keep your chrome operating system installed; so you can use both on your device.

Pro
Will not void warranty

This is a software method, no hardware will have to be modified, so your warranty will stay intact.

Cons

Con
Developer Mode

In doing this method, you will have to put your chrome book in developer mode, while not a huge downside, some security considerations will have to be given to that fact. Developer mode on most chrome books are insecure by design.

Con
Ram usage

Due to the nature of Chroots (what Crouton does) you will be running both Chrome OS and your Linux operating system of choice at the same time. On lower end chrome books this may cause issues with RAM usage.