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If you are the proud owner of a MediaTek-powered Chromebook such as the Acer Chromebook R13 <\/a>or Lenovo Flex 11<\/a>, some new features are headed your way.<\/p>\n Spotted in the Canary channel in mid-October<\/a>, the Crostini Project is now live in the Developer channel for Chromebooks with the ARM-based MediaTek processor. This brings native Linux app functionality to the Chromebooks with the MT8173C chipset and although the number of devices is few, MediaTek Chromebooks are relatively inexpensive and versatile machines.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the list of Chromebooks with the MediaTek processor.<\/p>\n I have the Lenovo 300e at my desk and it looks to be handling Linux apps like a champ thus far. I know that the low-powered ARM processor isn\u2019t going to be a device that will draw developers in need of serious horsepower but for the average user, these devices are great. On top of that, you can pick up most of the Chromebooks on this list for $300 or less. As a second device to pack around when you\u2019re out of the office or relaxing on the couch, they\u2019re tough to beat.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in checking out Linux apps on your MediaTek Chromebook, head to the settings menu and click About Chrome OS>Detailed build information>Change Channel. Keep in mind, the Developer channel can frequently be unstable and moving back to Beta or Stable will powerwash your device and delete locally saved data. Make sure you back up anything you don\u2019t wish to lose. Once you\u2019re there, head back to settings and you should see a Linux apps menu. Turn it on and wait for the terminal to install.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re new to Linux apps, you can check out how to install the Gnome Software center here<\/a> and start exploring new apps for your Chromebook.<\/p>\n Shop MediaTek Chromebooks On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n