This is the laptop in question. It has an x86 processor so basically any distro should work on it. However, it is still a Chromebook which likely means Google fuckery in the BIOS. But it’s great value for the money (can get it $300 off at Costco) and if I can plop Linux on to it then I’d love it.
Yes
Yes you’ll be fine.
Don’t buy chromebook, but if you’re convinced it’s the right choice you’ll be fine.
Technically it already runs linux
Check out https://docs.chrultrabook.com/, you might be able to find what you’re looking for
Hm, website indicates that it should work but that there may be no audio. Might be a no-go then :(
Just write a driver for it
Lol, I wish I could but that level of programming is beyond my abilities.
git gud
Use a distro with the latest kernel, like ubuntu, to have higher chances for this to be supported.