Has Anyone Installed SS on Chromebook?

I do not recommend Crossover as a way to run SwordSearcher. Crossover is based on the WINE project which has extremely poor performance on several key components SwordSearcher uses. It may work, but on an under-powered device like a Chromebook, I wouldn't expect a great experience. That said, you can try their free trial and see how it works for you.
 
I know this thread is from 7 years ago but I was wondering if it is possible now to get SwordSearcher to work on a Chromebook and if so what would be the minimum requirements. I am looking purchasing a new Chromebook as I do not want to buy a Windows computer again.
 
If you want to use SwordSearcher, buy a Windows laptop, not a Chromebook.

While you might be able to get SwordSearcher working on a Linux-based machine following these instructions, it is not supported. As far as I know, nobody has been able to make that work on a Chromebook, and I doubt it is possible.
 
Okay, thank you. I wasn't sure if a program like crossover or parallels would work. I was able to get SS working on Pop!_OS which is Ubuntu based Linux distro through your instructions, @Brandon Staggs so thank you for providing those instructions.
 
Chromebooks are going to be shifting in about a year. I don't know if it will be just the arm based ones or if it will also include intel chips. Google has opted to unify everything under Android. So you will be just using Android at that point. There might be a way to run Linux applications under Android but unless that is possible, there would be no other chance of getting SwordSearcher to work. It is a Windows based application and as such it requires lots of things that only Windows can provide. You can get it running under Wine rather well but there are a few quirks involving fonts. So, start thinking of a Chromebook as a big Android tablet, basically. They can already run Android apps so it won't be that huge of an adjustment to make. Google wants to go head to head with Apple but they will never be able to succeed in the full os department. Android apps don't have the full functionality that their desktop os counterparts do.
Just as an off topic mention, I have encountered two apps for Linux, WinApps and WinBoat that basically install Windows in a docker environment and then use RDP to run the apps in their own window under Linux. I have used WinApp but WinBoat looks to be much easier and I will have to play with it. Full Windows support and the program magically appears to be running as a native Linux app. It's all in the RDP mojo. LOL
 
Brandon Staggs said:
If you want to use SwordSearcher, buy a Windows laptop, not a Chromebook.

While you might be able to get SwordSearcher working on a Linux-based machine following these instructions, it is not supported. As far as I know, nobody has been able to make that work on a Chromebook, and I doubt it is possible.
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In my ZooM Room Bible study, 4 people have bought a laptop (refurbished) just for SS9...
🍎User..... :rolleyes:
 
Johnny NL said:
In my ZooM Room Bible study, 4 people have bought a laptop (refurbished) just for SS9...
🍎User..... :rolleyes:
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I just purchased a refurbished laptop for Sword Searcher. The

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga 2 in1 Laptop, 13.3.​


Good deal because under $300 and comes with the pen that is almost 50 dollars alone.
The one thing about the refurbished laptops, it is risking about the battery being old.
The older laptops seemed easy to replace battery, hopefully the refurbished laptop battery is good.
Because who want to always have a laptop that needs to be plugged in all the time?
 
C.r.a.i.g said:
I just purchased a refurbished laptop for Sword Searcher. The

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga 2 in1 Laptop, 13.3.​


Good deal because under $300 and comes with the pen that is almost 50 dollars alone.
The one thing about the refurbished laptops, it is risking about the battery being old.
The older laptops seemed easy to replace battery, hopefully the refurbished laptop battery is good.
Because who want to always have a laptop that needs to be plugged in all the time?
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Replacing a battery isn't that big of a deal. Just take the back panel off and voila, there it be. They generally don't cost all that much to get a replacement. Just don't get one that's too cheap as they will have used inferior grade cells in them and they won't last very long. The old adage you get what you pay for is all too true here. Don't let yourself get ripped off, either, and pay an exorbitant price thinking you are getting the best. Crooks attack from both price points.
 
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