Introduction
This guide will show you how to setup Ubuntu Linux on your Chromebook Pixel without flashing your BIOS.
A word on flashing...
You may choose to remove the Write-Protect screw and tinker with the BIOS or flash it in the future. Note that I am not responsible for any mishaps that may arise from that.
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Enable Developer Mode/Legacy Boot
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As mentioned before, you don't need to flash your BIOS, we'll just use the stock SeaBIOS.
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This means you'll have to press "crtl" + "L" on each boot
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It'll take some time so grab a coffee while you're waiting...
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Unlike the Windows installation, you don't need a USB keyboard or mouse to boot the OS
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Select your USB installer drive on startup
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You should get the Ubuntu startup screen
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I highly recommend you connect to Wi-Fi before you continue to get all the necessary drivers
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The Wi-Fi card is automatically detected on boot
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Just step through the installer like you would with any other distro
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Remove your installation media and reboot when prompted by Ubuntu
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On startup, login to your account and setup your hotkeys to enable volume (mute, decrease, increase).
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Display brightness can be fixed by setting up a custom keymapping:
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sudo apt-get install xdotool
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name: Brightness Up command: xdotool key XF86MonBrightnessUp
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name: Brightness Down command: xdotool key XF86MonBrightnessDown
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You're done! If you ever want to get back to ChromeOS just create a recovery drive in your Chrome browser and enable secure boot at the Pixel startup.
