While Linux Development Environment (LDE) gives the appearance that Linux applications are running natively in ChromeOS. As we are really using a Virtual Machine of Linux, Linux and ChromeOS will by default be isolated from each other. So in this video we take a look at how you create a shared folder so that we can transfer files and data between the two operating systems.
While LDE was specifically designed by Google to allow you to develop software using a Chromebook. There is nothing stopping you from using LDE to install and run Linux applications in ChromeOS. Not only does this extend the functionality of a Chromebook to make it more like a full featured laptop.
Notes: If you are using a school or work Chromebook you might not be able to use Linux. So please contact your system administrator or tech support before trying.
