Who thought installing the OS for Chromebooks on a USB could be so easy? Chromium OS Builds By Hexxeh: Code for sudo: sudo '/Applications. Dell inc. 0ry206 drivers. How to Install Chrome OS from a USB Drive and Run It on Any PC Chris Hoffman @chrisbhoffman July 27, 2017, 1:13pm EDT Google only officially supports running Chrome OS on Chromebooks.

Have you already tried, and were less than impressed? Well now you can get a feel for how Google's Web-centric operating system will run natively on your machine.

The folks over at were able to boot Chromium OS -- the open source version of what will become Chrome OS -- off of a USB stick on a netbook. The USB bootable disc is based on the Chromium OS build of Twitter user, who set up a Web site where you can view all the instructions you need for getting your bootable USB up and running.

If you're ready to get your hands dirty and try out the new OS, here's what you need to know: Get the Torrent Before you do anything, you're going to need to download the Hexxeh's Chromium OS build. You can find a torrent link on or you can use the mirror links found and courtesy of Engadget. Set Up Your USB Stick Hexxeh has some easy instructions for writing your Chromium OS image onto a USB stick. The instructions for and look pretty straightforward, but are going to have a slightly more complicated time.

Pick Your Machine A major problem with Chromium OS right now is that its device drivers are in the very early stages of development. That means some parts of your computer may not respond when using Chromium OS. One of the most common problems being reported is the lack of Wi-Fi functionality. So you may have to use an Ethernet connection instead.

You should also know there's no guarantee the OS will boot up at all. If you're in the market for a netbook or laptop, and you plan on experimenting with Chromium, check out that are known to work with the latest version of Chromium OS. The list is primarily for developers who want to work with the new OS, but there's no reason you can't use it as a buying guide.

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The device index features a sortable checklist that lets you know if the Wi-Fi and trackpad functions are working, as well as general comments and warnings specific to each device. For example, you might want to stay away from the if you plan to run Chrome right now.

The netbook's Wi-Fi is supposed to work, but the device's fans may not run, which could cause your system to overheat. Other Wi-Fi-ready devices, according to Google's list, are the, and the. The may also work after upgrading the Wi-Fi firmware.

But before you go out and spend money on a new computer, read over Google's to make sure you are fully aware of the functionality and problems for the device you have in mind. Booting From the USB Once you've got your computer, and have gone through the steps of writing your bootable disc, you may find you can't get Chromium OS to boot on your Windows-based machine. If this happens, you may have to change the settings for how your machine boots up. You can learn how to change the settings by checking out PC World's guide to.