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I'm a total noob but I am trying to install and run Linux so I that I can learn it.

All I have is a chromebook, so I used the method of using crouton to run them at the same time.

I have very limited knowledge on this but I have managed to get to the point where I've installed Linux and when I switch over from chromeOS I keep getting a frozen screen. I can see the Ubuntu linux desktop environment but I can't click on anything - the screen is just frozen. I am, however, able to switch back to chrome and then it works fine. I followed this guide to install:

https://itsfoss.com/install-linux-chromebook/

I'm a beginner here, just trying to get started with Linux with the limited resources that I have. Any help would be appreciated.

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If you're using your Chromebook's trackpad, tap to click won't work until it's turned on in the Linux settings (usually a gear icon). Until then you need to press down on the trackpad to make a click. Hope this is what's going on.

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    Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to be the problem either. I have now tried three times and the same thing happens each time. ChromeOS works just fine, but when I switch over to linux I can see the desktop but not do anything except move the cursor
    – metabae
    Commented Oct 22, 2019 at 18:17
  • Which model Chromebook is this?
    – Andrew M.
    Commented Oct 24, 2019 at 19:03
  • HP CHROMEBOOK 14-DB0023DX
    – metabae
    Commented Oct 26, 2019 at 13:49
  • This is a new model. Does it not support native Linux? You would see the option in Settings. This would let you run apps and get a command line which is the main thing you need to learn about Linux anyway.
    – Andrew M.
    Commented Oct 27, 2019 at 17:59

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