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Python4Physics: Installing anaconda on Chrome OS

Installing Anaconda on Chrome OS is very similar to a linux install, with a few extra steps.

  • Firstly, you will need to enable developer mode on your chromebook. Refer to the official google documentation for information on how to do this.
  • Now, you will need to download the latest Anaconda for 64 bit (most likely x86) linux to your Downloads folder. As of 5/12/2021, the latest version can be downloaded here.
  • You will now need to enter Chrome OS's super secret terminal by pressing the key combination Ctrl + Alt + T. You will find yourself in the very strange crosh terminal which is mainly used for debugging Chrome. To enter a proper shell environment, type shell and press enter. If this command fails, you are probably not in developer mode.
  • Note: you can paste into the terminal using the key combo Ctrl + Shift + V
  • We now need to change what dire