These distributions run well on the same hardware you wanted to use for Chrome OS Flex. They also offer traditional ISO downloads that you can burn to a USB with tools like or BalenaEtcher .
Before Google acquired Neverware, (the precursor to Chrome OS Flex) offered a 32-bit version for legacy devices. That version is now end-of-life and receives no security updates. Using it online is dangerous, and Google has removed all official download links. chrome os flex iso 32 bit download
If your computer does support 64-bit, here is the correct process. Google does provide a raw ISO for direct flashing. Instead, you use the Chromebook Recovery Utility (a Chrome extension) to create bootable USB media. These distributions run well on the same hardware
Do not despair. You have three excellent lightweight alternatives that support 32-bit processors: That version is now end-of-life and receives no