Unfortunately the terminal window didn't open. Something is wrong. On Tue, 18 Nov 2025 at 16:12, David Szasz <[email protected]> wrote:
> I don't use chrome OS myself, just boring Linux Mint - Cinnamon > > But according to the Google search AI, it reccomends the following:: > > To use the Linux development environment on a Chromebook, you must first > enable it in the Chrome OS settings under About Chrome OS > Developers. > After clicking "Set up" and following the on-screen prompts, a Linux > terminal will open, allowing you to run Linux commands and install software > using the apt package manager. > Step 1: Enable the Linux development environment > > 1. Click the time in the bottom-right corner and select the gear icon > to open Settings. > 2. In the Settings menu, click About ChromeOS. > 3. Select Developers. > 4. Next to "Linux development environment," click Set up. > 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a username and disk size, > then click Install. > > Step 2: Use the Linux terminal > > 1. Once the installation is complete, a Linux terminal window will > open automatically. > 2. You can also find the terminal app in your Chromebook's launcher. > 3. To update your system, type sudo apt update && sudo apt > dist-upgrade -y and press Enter. > 4. You can now use the terminal to run Linux commands or install more > software. For example, you can install an application by typing sudo > apt install <package_name>. > 5. Graphical Linux applications will appear in your Chrome OS launcher > alongside your other apps. > > *Once you get this far you can install the Linux app of you choice as > mentioned in my first response of Nov 12* > > *Cheers* > *DS* > > On Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM Peter Vollan <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have installed the Linux Development Environment but can't figure out >> how to start it. >> >> On Wed, 12 Nov 2025 at 08:45, David Szasz <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Here is a paraphrase of the Google AI response to "Linux Serial app" >>> >>> In recent years when Chromebooks and Chromeboxes had their own app store >>> there were many apps for serial file transfer. In the Chrome OS world of >>> today one would activate the Linux Development Environment. From there the >>> below options should be available to use: I like the option of "piping" the >>> content to transfer directly from the Linux terminal (see command line >>> tools) I'll have to try that, though I don't use Chrome OS myself. >>> >>> AI Overview >>> Several applications facilitate serial communication on Linux, catering >>> to various needs from basic terminal interaction to advanced data handling. >>> Command-line Tools: >>> >>> - *screen:* A full-screen window manager that can connect to serial >>> devices. It is useful for basic interaction and monitoring. >>> >>> Code >>> >>> screen /dev/ttyUSB0 9600 >>> >>> (This connects to /dev/ttyUSB0 at 9600 baud.) >>> >>> - *minicom:* A console-based serial communication program offering a >>> menu-driven interface for configuration and interaction. It provides more >>> features than screen for managing serial sessions. >>> >>> Code >>> >>> minicom -b 9600 -D /dev/ttyUSB0 >>> >>> >>> - *tio:* >>> A straightforward command-line tool designed for easy connection and >>> interaction with serial TTY devices. It supports configuration files for >>> persistent settings. >>> - *stty and echo:* >>> For basic sending and receiving, you can configure the serial port >>> with stty and then redirect echo output to the device or read from >>> it directly. >>> >>> Code >>> >>> stty -F /dev/ttyUSB0 speed 9600 >>> echo "helloworld" >/dev/ttyUSB0 >>> >>> Graphical Applications: >>> >>> - *CuteCom:* >>> A graphical serial terminal application built with the Qt >>> library. It offers a line-oriented interface, xmodem/ymodem/zmodem >>> support, >>> and hexadecimal input/output, making it suitable for hardware developers. >>> - *Moserial:* >>> A graphical serial terminal program for Linux, often compared to >>> RealTerm on Windows, providing a user-friendly interface. >>> - *Putty:* >>> While primarily known as an SSH client, Putty also supports serial >>> connections and is available on Linux. >>> >>> Libraries and Development Tools: >>> >>> - *Serial Library:* >>> >>> >>> <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=50541b30f97a7e32&cs=0&sxsrf=AE3TifOFZnozaqj-xVC47_bJxS3XWzmmJQ%3A1762965036482&q=Serial+Library&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiizLrFhO2QAxXIv4kEHbwUAlgQxccNegQIPRAD&mstk=AUtExfBhSJoyzX9SYL4ptYJzLDs1dlItuv0UDGj2HmwrK55mwTleWO6gkyA1Iwgz-I2BuS5VP5-GE9IYbusphlnH8pDu2Dlx8Gb-PIoZ5UXa7mhASX8qjQdW3i3sZxGfW0XBOR65nHLj6w5ncfLn-X46kWSTlyr0xLJhMkco3N1LBa1I1uMPLYRscTSImmScywMS0yyFNtHB2hWo53IbHJ-UETXVqHC9JkAdrDI6WiybobdvKkfiLxsP7kKfD9lnOofDrFNrqvYDHcF3VrZe_QimwnwzH8CuN7OcozlKVFcF99X2_Q&csui=3> >>> A C++ object-oriented library for interacting with RS-232-like >>> devices on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. It provides a robust interface >>> for >>> developers needing fine-grained control over serial communication. >>> - *linux-serial-test:* >>> >>> >>> <https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=50541b30f97a7e32&cs=0&sxsrf=AE3TifOFZnozaqj-xVC47_bJxS3XWzmmJQ%3A1762965036482&q=linux-serial-test&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiizLrFhO2QAxXIv4kEHbwUAlgQxccNegQIPhAD&mstk=AUtExfBhSJoyzX9SYL4ptYJzLDs1dlItuv0UDGj2HmwrK55mwTleWO6gkyA1Iwgz-I2BuS5VP5-GE9IYbusphlnH8pDu2Dlx8Gb-PIoZ5UXa7mhASX8qjQdW3i3sZxGfW0XBOR65nHLj6w5ncfLn-X46kWSTlyr0xLJhMkco3N1LBa1I1uMPLYRscTSImmScywMS0yyFNtHB2hWo53IbHJ-UETXVqHC9JkAdrDI6WiybobdvKkfiLxsP7kKfD9lnOofDrFNrqvYDHcF3VrZe_QimwnwzH8CuN7OcozlKVFcF99X2_Q&csui=3> >>> A GitHub project offering a test application for Linux serial ports, >>> useful for verifying functionality and debugging. >>> >>> Permissions: >>> >>> - To access serial ports, ensure your user account is part of the >>> dialout group or the group that owns the serial port device. You can >>> add your user to the dialout group using: >>> >>> Code >>> >>> sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER >>> >>> (You may need to log out and back in for changes to take effect.) >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM Joshua O'Keefe < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> On Nov 11, 2025, at 2:22 PM, Gregory McGill <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> You can run Python on a Chromebook by enabling the Linux development >>>> environment and then using the apt package manager to install Python 3. >>>> >>>> >>>> To add to this, once you have a functioning Python environment you can >>>> then use Kurt's "mComm for Python" which I've archived on my s3 bucket >>>> here: http://public.nachomountain.com/files/m100/ >>>> >>>> He also has a .deb floating around somewhere, but I've lost track of it. >>>> >>>>
