deb file from a trusted source, most often you can simply double-click the file and the Linux installer will take over and install the package for you. Today, we’re going to take a look a three different methods for installing applications, or packages in the Linux container on Chrome OS. We aim to demystify the newly found operating system inside your operating system. The Command Line series was created to explore Linux on Chrome OS and help you make the most out of your device. Speaking of the terminal, it’s completely understandable if you’ve slammed your Chromebook shut after a few hours of trying to grasp the Linux lingo and how to use the command line interface. You’ve probably spent precious time searching the web to figure out which Linux apps are available via your shiny, new Linux terminal. Do not follow the onscreen instructions to turn OS verification on, or you risk wiping your machine’s data and turning Developer Mode off.If you’re new to Chrome OS or maybe you’re just learning your way around the recent addition of Linux apps, you may have found yourself a bit overwhelmed with it all. Your device will now transition to Developer Mode.Įvery boot thereafter will also begin with that warning screen, and a need to press Ctrl-D to continue. You will need to press Ctrl-D to continue.
When you boot up your Chromebook, it will begin with a warning screen noting that “OS verification is OFF”. You will be prompted with an opportunity to “turn OS verification OFF”. On most Chromebooks, you do so by turning the device off, then holding down the ESC and Refresh keys while you press the Power button.
To get to Developer Mode, we need to first reboot into Recovery Mode. The use of Developer Mode may void your Chromebook’s warranty. This could include important data like any files you’ve downloaded, or locally cached passwords. Since ChromeOS is an online-centric operating system, the vast majority of your data will be stored remotely, but make sure you’ve backed up everything important that’s local to your machine before you begin. Placing your device into Developer Mode will wipe all data and user information from it.
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