But wiping Chrome OS and installing a desktop Linux on it would mean losing access to millions of Android apps and games. So, you need what I call a “legacy” Linux desktop on your Chromebook. What if I want to download Ubuntu or openSUSE and create a bootable USB drive? As much as Chrome OS is a Linux-based desktop, it does lack some features. For example, there is no way to even download Creative Commons YouTube videos on Chromebook.
I need tools.Īdditionally, Chrome OS, as a result of being a Google product, has some restrictions. At the same time, I also manage my Linux systems and a file server at home. For example, I run my own servers and manage them remotely. However, if you are a Linux user, you may need many utilities and tools to get the job done. With the arrival of Android apps to the platform, Chromebooks have become an ideal platform for a very large user-base, and Chrome OS is a very important piece of technology in the current consumer space. A browser window will take you to WineHQ, where you can find out more.Chromebooks are steadily gaining market share. For further details about this, click the link.
You'll notice that with each app you select in PlayOnLinux, a summary of compatibility is displayed on the right. Note that you'll need to install the full suite, as no individual apps (aside from Project 2010, Word Viewer, and Excel Viewer) are available. To install Microsoft Office, click the Office tab, then either use the search field or browse the list. Now, all you need to do is launch PlayOnLinux from Menu > Applications. On Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and above, use Ubuntu Software to search for PlayOnLinux and click Install. sudo apt install playonlinuxĪlternatively, you can open your distro's app installer. You may also need to install cURL and p7zip-full if they're not already installed. This is a tool that ensures that PlayOnLinux correctly links the Windows login on the software you're attempting to install. Begin by opening a terminal and installing winbind: sudo apt install winbind
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