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is there a way to do programming on Chromebook without installing the Linux mode?? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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if you've ever used a Chromebook, you'll know there's an option in advanced settings that lets you install a Linux VM so that you can install IDEs, games, etc.. I used it to install GIMP, Krita and more. But I don't want it anymore mainly because it doesn't sync with your Google account, so what can I do?? I want to keep programming but I don't want to use the Linux system. Thank you!!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

If you want it to sync with your Google account, gnome and other distros have an "online accounts" setting where you can log in with your Google account and see your Google drive as a mounted drive. Then you can store your files there.

Here's a tutorial if you need a visual