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Disable write protect on the firmware and install Flex or a Linux distro. Wish they'd automatically unlock the firmware on devices that fall out of the support window.

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I'm going to try Flex. I don't want Linux on it. It is just a video conferencing box. I want it to be a total appliance.

P.S. I just checked - not a single Chromebook/Chromebox are listed on a supported devices list.

10 to 1 it works well anyway.

Have there been any howtos for installing Flex? It does seem like that'd be a possibility, and it'd be a great way to extend the update window if it worked.

It worked - I'm running it on end of line Asus CN60 Chromebox - the following are the details.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30354398

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