Creating bootable USB drives for Chromebooks often involves a utility designed for Windows, macOS, or Linux. This utility facilitates the process of writing an operating system image, such as a different Linux distribution or Windows, onto a USB drive, allowing the Chromebook to boot from it. This provides users with alternative operating systems or specialized tools not normally accessible within the Chrome OS environment.
This process expands a Chromebook’s functionality beyond its standard capabilities. By accessing other operating systems, users can run software incompatible with Chrome OS, troubleshoot hardware issues, or explore different computing environments. This method has become increasingly relevant with the rise of Chromebooks and their inherent limitations in certain software domains.
