You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

Install all Minecraft versions (Bedrock Edition, Java Edition, Education Edition, Classic) on Chromebook (ChromeOS), with or without Linux by following these instructions.

Then, select “Open With” and “Java”. if you don’t have Java or the Java file doesn’t work, you will need to download Java 21. This is required for Minecraft 1.21.4 mods like OptiFine.

Everything you need to know to install and play Snapshots in Minecraft Java Edition.