Those are hacks and not fully endorsed by Google. Besides what is the point to p...

Mikeb85 · on Oct 9, 2013

If they aren't endorsed by Google, why did Google add developer mode and Portage? They could have locked it down like Windows RT

pjmlp · on Oct 9, 2013

If it was endorsed by Google, you would have a user friendly way of doing that with full documentation, instead of hacks having to be explained by users via YouTube videos.

Mikeb85 · on Oct 9, 2013

https://sites.google.com/site/chromeoswikisite/home/what-s-n...

Google could have locked it down as much as iOS if they wanted to. They didn't. Who do you think created developer mode?

pjmlp · on Oct 9, 2013

You have to manually install a proper operating system following dozens of steps.

The automated scripts that ease the task were created by individuals that don't work for Google.

This is hardly proper support.

If this was a desired way of using Chromebooks, options would be available to select it in a user friendly way.