Chromebook Developer Mode (Getting a terminal)

Chromebooks are good for installs as they are cheap and all you need is a browser and a terminal anyway.

To get a standard terminal you have to put the Chromebook in developer mode: 

This will erase your login info and any local data!

• Turn the Chromebook off

• Turn it on while holding esc and ⟳ (escape and reload)

• Wait for the next screen that says something like "Chrome OS is missing or..."

• Press Ctrl-D

• Wait for next screen

• Press enter

The Chromebook should restart and you can sign is as guest or enter your gmail etc to set up the laptop.

• ctrl-T to get a terminal

• type shell at the prompt to get a standard shell

The next time you start your Chromebook-

• Press Ctrl-D to continue (don't press the spacebar!)