Firmware
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Some Chromebooks and Chromeboxes can run Linux with default firmware, as shipped from the factor. Other models require custom firmware. Check Hardware Compatibility and the appropriate Support page to determine the status of your model.
There are several custom firmware options available, depend on your Chromebook/box model class, and the features you require:
| Link | ARM | Pineview | Sandy/Ivy Bridge | Haswell | Broadwell | Bay Trail | Braswell | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| johnlewis.ie | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | • General purpose firmware for Linux |
| MattDevo | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | • Development focused on Kodi Media Center for Chromeboxes, but firmware works on all devices |
| Coolstar | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | • Firmware boots Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows! |
