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A chromebook is a computer, often a laptop, that runs the FOSS based, web-browser centric Chrome operating system that is backed by Google corporation.

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Getting an exec format error on Linux (Chromebook)

I've been trying to install the program Musescore on my chromebook. I have Linux installed and up and running. I'm able to get all the way to ./file step before I get an error. ./MuseScore-3.6.0.... chromebook musescore CommunityBot

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modified Jun 14 at 5:01 0 votes 0 answers 20 views

Acer Chromebook R11 sound issue

I have an Acer Chromebook R11 running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS via chrx, and I am having a sound issue that involves this random whining noise whenever I'm playing music via YouTube. It'll play fine for a ... sound 22.04 acer chromebook MarianD

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modified Jun 12 at 9:41 0 votes 0 answers 47 views

Bluetooth not working on Ubuntu 22.04

I have Ubuntu 22.04 installed on my Lenovo Thinkpad X131e Chromebook and I tried accessing Bluetooth to connect my Wireless Earbuds but when I tried to turn on my Bluetooth I get this Screenshot Image bluetooth lenovo 22.04 chromebook Jordan White

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modified May 25 at 22:16 0 votes 0 answers 21 views

I was trying to download wine and this error occurred

sudo apt-key add winehq.key Warning: apt-key is deprecated. Manage keyring files in trusted.gpg.d instead (see apt-key(8)). OK chromebook A dude

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asked May 19 at 21:06 0 votes 0 answers 33 views

Installing Ubuntu onto latest Version of Chrome OS

I am using Crouton script to install Gnome Desktop, as that desktop environment is easy for me to work with, as I am completely blind and thus rely on ORCA screen reader to navigate. However, upon ... chromebook google matigo

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modified May 19 at 0:44 0 votes 0 answers 11 views

Unable to bind lock screen button

I've recently converted my Chromebook (Lenovo 500e) to Ubuntu 22.04 and I used a script from Fascinatingcaptain to re-gain functionality of the top row of keys. This worked for the most part, but it ... shortcut-keys 22.04 chromebook key-binding Batty_hits

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asked May 16 at 19:00 0 votes 0 answers 23 views

Crostini support Chromebook Asus C424MA-EB008

Does anybody know if this is the most up to date list of Chromebooks: I have been looking at the Asus C424MA-EB008. Can see the ... chromebook Jan Peeter

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asked May 16 at 9:58 1 vote 4 answers 12k views

How to remove firefox installed from a debian package?

I was having some performance issues with firefox 46 so I downgraded it to previous version by removing firefox 46 and installing from an debian package of older version firefox. Later I upgraded the ... 14.04 upgrade firefox uninstall chromebook YoloWex

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modified May 15 at 15:26 1 vote 0 answers 589 views

Replace Chrome OS and install Ubuntu on an Lenovo C330 ARM processor laptop

I have tried everything. Developer mode and cd;bash <(curl ) which just restarts my laptop and beeps. I've tried booting from USB but it just beeps when I try ... usb flash usb-drive chromebook chroot James Skemp

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modified May 6 at 4:47 0 votes 0 answers 70 views

Cannot install Lubuntu on chromebook

I've tried installing about 5 times now with the same result, I have a USB key which I've made with the make a boot disk utility thing on linux mint. When I hit install it goes through everything ... system-installation lubuntu chromebook Nakoju

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asked May 4 at 16:04 1 vote 0 answers 29 views

Unable to install new operating systen on chromebook

I forgot what happened to my chromebook, it's an old one that's got a lotta sentimental value to it and it does not boot anything. If I plug in my USB with any OS on it it will just boot into what I ... boot grub2 uefi bios chromebook Nakoju

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asked May 3 at 4:24 0 votes 0 answers 28 views

Stuck in xscreensaver!

So I have a chromebook with Ubuntu and when I opened the laptop this popped up! I can’t turn off the computer, execute commands, it’s stuck! Please help boot chromebook xscreensaver guiverc

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modified Apr 24 at 6:38 0 votes 0 answers 40 views

can’t change password? [duplicate]

Okay, so here is the problem. I am on chrome os and went through the process of installing Ubuntu through shell. But when it prompted me to create a password it would not let me! So I started Ubuntu ... command-line password chromebook password-recovery PizzaPatty

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asked Apr 24 at 4:04 2 votes 1 answer 4k views

Ubuntu won't boot on my chromebook after install

I have a Acer Chromebook C710 model Q1VZC. I originally thought I was going to install GalliumOS on it so I flashed MrChromebox's UEFI firmware before I found out my SandyBridge motherboard did not ... boot uefi chromebook CommunityBot

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modified Apr 17 at 9:02 1 vote 2 answers 3k views

Replace XFce4 with Cinnamon without Log-In Screen

I have a Google I/O Chrome Pixel that I've been playing around with Crouton. This is my first real shot at Ubuntu and have made the upgrade from 12.04 -> 13.04. Using chroot, I can run both Chrome ... xfce desktop-environments cinnamon chroot chromebook CommunityBot

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