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Long time coming, let's finally get these docs in better shape

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See also linter errors

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Generally, any Linux distribution with a recent kernel will work on a Chromebook. We recommend the following distributions specifically:

- Alpine Linux (edge)
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Latest Alpine release is also fine

- Fedora or Ultramarine Linux
- openSUSE Tumbleweed
- Pop!\_OS
- Broken USB-C on TigerLake and AlderLake. See Post Install -> Linux for fix.
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only some distros

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Also applies to newer than just adl


- Alpine Linux (edge)
- Arch Linux
- Debian (testing)
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Debian is subject of removal from recommendation

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bet

- Pop!\_OS
- Broken USB-C on TigerLake and AlderLake. See Post Install -> Linux for fix.
- No fingerprint reader support.
- Debian 12 (Bookworm) needs a custom kernel.
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Debian is subject of removal from recommendation.
13 will probably need a custom kernel aswell

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I think the kernel in 13 is fine

Follow the instructions in [WeirdTreeThing's repo](https://github.com/WeirdTreeThing/chromebook-linux-audio).

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If you're using Ultramarine Linux or Fedora, you can install the `alsa-ucm-cros` package from Terra instead of running this script.
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what about the modprobes needed for some generations?

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gimme more info in a reply

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mdn needs sof firmware in my repo
stoney needs a patched kernel
some adl/rpl boards need to have tplgs symlinked to match chromeos
mtl needs a modprobe config
all of them can benefit from my wireplumber config

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#### How to run the script
####S Reverting
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stray character

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oop i didn't look hard at these sections after copying them


Start by following the [Dortania guide](https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide) for your CPU generation.
Amber Lake Chromebooks should follow config.plist setup for Kaby Lake.
AmberLake Chromebooks should follow config.plist setup for KabyLake.
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WIth spaces is correct, pls revert this

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it's inconsistent across this then, will do with spaces

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For clarity: It's the case for *Lake except Skylake

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With a space between * and Lake

- A USB drive
- 4 gigabytes or more for a online installer.
- 32 gigabytes or more for offline installer.
- The ability to use a command line
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Patience and the abillity to use command line are still required

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reworking whole page still

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Do not use Windows 8 or older. Only recent Windows 10 and 11 builds are supported.
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Windows is a popular and (shockingly) well supported option for your Chromebook!
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