Benefits of Linux on ChromeOS

Using Linux on your ChromeOS Device unlocks the full potential of your device and offers several benefits to its users, including;

• Access to Popular Developer Tools - Linux on ChromeOS was designed with developers in mind, which allows your device to run any IDE or Compiler that supports the architecture of your ChromeOS Device.
• Web Developer Friendly - If you are a seasoned web developer or someone who wishes to learn the dark arts of web development, the Linux Environment on ChromeOS will work flawlessly for setting up a complete local development system. Installing a web server on Linux can often be done with a few simple commands, and you will have access to several popular runtimes, including python and PHP. It is also possible to install your favorite package/dependency management tools such as pip, anaconda and npm (node). Furthermore, ChromeOS allows for easy port forwarding to allow you to expose your device to other devices on your network to test your code.
• Massive Offline Application Selection - Linux applications are generally designed to work offline, which is ideal for those who have limited internet access or those who wish to keep their data off cloud storage.
• Freedom - To many, Linux represents a level of freedom that is not present on other operating systems. Linux users can install nearly any application and customize the behavior of the Linux environment.
• Multiple Container Management - Linux on ChromeOS runs in a LXC container, it is possible to run multiple containers on your device which allows you to confine untrusted applications to its own container, limiting its access to your data.
• Nested Containers - It is common for developers to use various container solutions to test and deploy code. The ChromeOS Runtime allows for technologies such as docker or lxc containers to be used.