Linux apps can expand your Chromebook's capabilities and open up all sorts of interesting options — but first, you have to know where to begin.

Most free-of-charge applications, like Internet Explorer, can be downloaded on demand, but you’ll need the install CD for commercial applications.

Linux repositories are chock full of interesting software that's virtually all free to install and use, usually with a few ...

Installing Applications The first thing you'll probably want to do is install some of your favorite applications. Linux works a bit differently than Windows and OS X when it comes to installing apps.

To run Steam and GIMP on your Chromebook, you first need to know how to install Linux. We've put together a step-by-step guide to help walk you through it.