![]() I prefer a program named “Synaptic Package Manager” Install that. ![]() Ubuntu has a program named “Ubuntu Software Center” a nice program, but a little limited. But there is a problem when dealing with rapidly updated software like fldigi, and that is that the standard repository's are often behind with the latest updates. We'll be talking about getting software from repository’s the simplest way to do it. If you aren't familiar with modern Linnux a word on installing programs with Ubuntu or other Linux systems. USB 2-2.2: MCT U232 converter now attached to ttyUSB0 Do yourself a favor, and drag that Icon to the dock on the left hand side so it will be readily available.įrom within the terminal window, add yourself to the dialout group: The program will be the first thing that shows up. Click on it now you can search for your applications (and other stuff) If you aren't used to Ubuntu mouse over to the top icon on the left side of the screen. When starting the laptop, at the first screen, hit Control+L to boot into Ubuntu. We'll need to add you to the dialout group. Since you are using a serial port adapter, ability to use the port is known as “dialout”. There are some things that we tell Ubuntu to make sure the computer is talking to the radio. And of course, the Chromebook running Ubuntu. I have a Belkin (Staples) USB to Serial adapter. I have an Icom IC-761 radio, that uses a CI-V interface for rig control. I will outline my setup, which in part will be determinant of my setup. If you aren't doing rig control, the job is a lot easier. This portion assumes that you want to install fldigi, and control your rig with it. There are some parts of the install where the laptop does not appear to be doing anything. I'm pretty certain that this is due to impatience. Some folks have had trouble doing the install. You might look into Ubuntu1, the Ubuntu cloud, in order to manage drive space. The Linux side is a more traditional non-cloud OS. Everything else is automatic, mail and other functions and settings as quickly setup without much further input. Also, you'll need to re-enter your Google cred on the ChromeOS. If you don't choose an OS to boot into, it will eventually boot into Chrome. You now have a nice dual boot machine, either side has full functionality. There are two steps to this install process.ĭo I have to tell you about changing that? You have to get to the site to get the software, download and install it. You are now presented with the ChromeOS command line. ![]() Press Ctrl + alt + → Note this is not the right cursor key, but the key at the top of the keyboard where the F2 would be on a normal keyboard. Set up the wireless connection Accept the EULA When the Google login screen come up, do not log in. After it reboots, your system has been reset. The Chromebook will display the recovery screen.Īt the recovery screen press Control+D, then press enter after you release Control+D The system will reboot. With the Chromebook turned off hold down the escape and refresh button, and press the power button The refresh button is the fourth button from the left at the top of the keyboard on the C720. In the Chrome browser enter chrome://imageburner//, and follow the instructions to make a USB flash recovery drive. Make a recovery drive for your Chromebookĭo not skip this step – you have been warned. To do all this, you'll need a wireless connection, and a USB thumb drive Make a recovery drive I chose a dual boot setup, which offers me the option of using either the original Chrome OS, or Chrome Ubuntu, a distro designed for Chromebooks. This outline gives an idea what I did to install Ubuntu Linux on an Acer C720 Netbook. Maybe you want to see how another OS might work on it. But maybe you want to see if you can put it through it's paces. Plus the batteries last a long time on a charge. It's a tremendous little machine, fast and responsive, quick to boot, and quick to shut down, as in closing the lid, and really simple to use. So you bought yourself a nice new Chromebook.
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