If you're a developer, you also can put your Chromebook into Developer Mode, to install applications, and get deeper access to the ChromeOS system.

Using developer mode on Chromebook may void your device warranty. Switching to developer mode will also completely erase your Chromebook, including any information that you already have stored on it.

Developer Jay Lee offers a custom version of Ubuntu 12.04 Linux that’s designed to be easy to install on Chromebooks.

What is Developer Mode, and why is it there? The Chromebook operating system, ChromeOS, includes a Developer mode that increases customization on your Chromebook.