Install Ubuntu on ChromeOS Crostini as an LXC container
Introduction
Create an Ubuntu 24.04 container on ChromeOS
Integrate ChromeOS with Linux containers
Enable desktop applications
Manage Linux containers with additional commands
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About this Learning Path

Skill level:  Introductory
Reading time:  1 hr
Last updated:  17 Jun 2026
Skill level:
  Introductory
Reading time:
  1 hr
Last updated:
  17 Jun 2026
Author:Jason Andrews, Arm
Arm IP:Cortex-A
Tags: Containers and Virtualization ChromeOS Ubuntu
Author:
  • Jason Andrews, Arm
Arm IP:
Cortex-A
Tags:
Containers and Virtualization ChromeOS Ubuntu

Who is this for?

This Learning Path is for software developers who want to install Ubuntu and other Linux distributions on their Arm-based Chromebook with ChromeOS file sharing and GUI support.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:

  • Create and run an Ubuntu 24.04 container on ChromeOS Crostini using LXC and Termina shell
  • Set up ChromeOS integration for file sharing and GUI applications
  • Manage LXC containers on ChromeOS
  • Enable file sharing between ChromeOS and Ubuntu containers
  • Run Linux GUI applications on your Chromebook with Sommelier integration

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • A ChromeOS device with the Linux development environment enabled. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is recommended.
  • Basic knowledge of the Linux command line
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