Update: One possible workaround is to install the official Crouton Chrome extension and use the xiwi target when installing Linux.

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Installing Linux apps on Chromebooks is a bit more complicated than installing Android ones. Here's a guide on how to do it.

How to Install Linux Apps on ChromeOS Now that you have Linux installed and configured, there are a few different ways to install Linux apps within ChromeOS.

Android apps can be sideloaded in two ways: using Developer Mode or ADB on Linux. We'll explain both methods for installing APKs on your Chromebook.

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.

Not all Ubuntu Linux apps will work on the TouchPad, since the tablet has an ARM-based processor and many Ubuntu apps haven’t yet been compiled for ARM.