[NTLUG:Discuss] [OT] sort of hardware compatibility questions

[Ralph Green]

Howdy,
  I have a Chromebook I tried this on.  So far, I have no success.
The first step is replacing the BIOS(not really a bios, but boot
firmware).  That part of the process involves booting the Chromebook,
logging in and bringing up a Cros shell.  I can't login because
ChromeOS requires me to create a google account and that now requires
me to validate by sending a SMS to a mobile phone.  Google's algorithm
does not accept my phone number and I have not figured a way around
that.  Any ideas?
Ralph
p.s., a shorter URL is   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010C93X5M/

>
> I'd consider as well a Chromebook that you put Crouton on
>
> https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton
>
> Go for something with one of the Intel Celerons (ideally one of the quad
> core ones), and 4GB of RAM.  Depending on screen size and model you'll get
> 6-10 hours of battery life.
>
> Something like this:
> https://smile.amazon.com/HP-Chromebook-Graphics-P0B78UT-ABA/dp/B010C93X5M/