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+ | This page documents how to use the NASPA Chromebook to run wordgame programs. | ||
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+ | For instructions on how to configure the Chromebook see [[NASPA Chromebook Configuration]]. | ||
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== Startup Procedure == | == Startup Procedure == | ||
# Power on as usual. | # Power on as usual. | ||
− | #* The startup screen will announce "OS Verification is Off--Press Space to re-enable". If "OS Verification" is "re-enabled", the installation which allows us to run Zyzzyva will be erased and the installation procedure will need to be restarted. | + | #* The startup screen will announce "OS Verification is Off--Press Space to re-enable". If "OS Verification" is "re-enabled", the installation which allows us to run Zyzzyva will be erased and the installation procedure will need to be restarted. |
+ | #* <b>Do not press the space bar when prompted at startup.</b> | ||
# Either wait a few seconds (during which time the machine will beep twice) or press Ctrl-D to get to the usual welcome screen. | # Either wait a few seconds (during which time the machine will beep twice) or press Ctrl-D to get to the usual welcome screen. | ||
#* At this point you can probably add another user, if you have a network connection. | #* At this point you can probably add another user, if you have a network connection. | ||
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# Type <code>shell</code> at the <code>crosh</code> prompt. | # Type <code>shell</code> at the <code>crosh</code> prompt. | ||
# (optional) To disable the screensaver (will blank the screen) type <code>sudo stop powerd</code> | # (optional) To disable the screensaver (will blank the screen) type <code>sudo stop powerd</code> | ||
− | # Start the Linux desktop by entering <code>sudo | + | # Start the Linux desktop by entering <code>sudo startxfce4</code> |
− | # The desktop has | + | # The desktop has an icon for NASPA Zyzzyva. Start the program by double-clicking. |
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# To toggle between ChromeOS (native ChromeBook mode) and the Linux Desktop press Ctrl-Alt-Shift-F1. | # To toggle between ChromeOS (native ChromeBook mode) and the Linux Desktop press Ctrl-Alt-Shift-F1. | ||
#* The F1 key is immediately to the right of the <code>Esc</code> key in the upper left hand corner of the keyboard. It masquerades as the "Back (left)" arrow key. | #* The F1 key is immediately to the right of the <code>Esc</code> key in the upper left hand corner of the keyboard. It masquerades as the "Back (left)" arrow key. | ||
# To shutdown cleanly, toggle to ChromeOS and hold down the power button until the screen blanks. | # To shutdown cleanly, toggle to ChromeOS and hold down the power button until the screen blanks. |
Latest revision as of 13:15, 15 December 2022
This page documents how to use the NASPA Chromebook to run wordgame programs.
For instructions on how to configure the Chromebook see NASPA Chromebook Configuration.
Startup Procedure
- Power on as usual.
- The startup screen will announce "OS Verification is Off--Press Space to re-enable". If "OS Verification" is "re-enabled", the installation which allows us to run Zyzzyva will be erased and the installation procedure will need to be restarted.
- Do not press the space bar when prompted at startup.
- Either wait a few seconds (during which time the machine will beep twice) or press Ctrl-D to get to the usual welcome screen.
- At this point you can probably add another user, if you have a network connection.
- Click Browse As Guest from the lower left.
- Start the Chrome browser if it doesn't auto-start.
- Press Ctrl-Alt-T to start
crosh
. - Type
shell
at thecrosh
prompt. - (optional) To disable the screensaver (will blank the screen) type
sudo stop powerd
- Start the Linux desktop by entering
sudo startxfce4
- The desktop has an icon for NASPA Zyzzyva. Start the program by double-clicking.
- To toggle between ChromeOS (native ChromeBook mode) and the Linux Desktop press Ctrl-Alt-Shift-F1.
- The F1 key is immediately to the right of the
Esc
key in the upper left hand corner of the keyboard. It masquerades as the "Back (left)" arrow key.
- The F1 key is immediately to the right of the
- To shutdown cleanly, toggle to ChromeOS and hold down the power button until the screen blanks.