deb AppsĪfter locating the folder where the. After doing this, navigate to the section that applies to your app. The other way to install an app is by visiting the app's website and downloading the installation file. To install LibreOffice, for example, type sudo apt-get install libreoffice. Type sudo apt-get install app-name and press enter, replacing app-name with the app you're installing. If you get a prompt, installing any applicable update by pressing y and hitting enter. if you get an error, don't worry about it and move on to the next step.

After installing any applicable update by pressing y and hitting enter, type sudo apt-get dist-upgrade, and press enter.

If you get an error, don't worry about it and move on to the next step.

When the terminal opens up, type sudo apt-get update and press enter.

Open the terminal by going into the Chrome OS launcher and finding the terminal.

If you can't install the app via terminal, try one of the other app install methods listed below. This is the simplest way to install (at least some) Linux apps. The two methods of installing linux apps 1.

Click or tap the 'turn on' button next to the Linux(Beta) header.

If you see a Linux(Beta) menu like the next picture, you're good to go.

Go to the menu on the right and click or tap on the settings cog.

How to check if your computer is compatible with Linux(Beta) and enable it For this to work, your chromebook must support Linux(Beta). This is a tutorial on how linux apps on a chromebook.

How to install Linux apps on Chromebook(doesn't work with all chromebooks) How to install Linux apps on Chromebook

Install linux on chromebook