In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing JetBrains Aqua on your Chromebook. Aqua is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) for automated testing and quality assurance, making it an excellent tool for developers and QA professionals alike.

System Requirements

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps (Crostini). Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU.

Enabling Linux Apps

If you haven't already enabled Linux Apps on your Chromebook, you'll need to do so before proceeding. Here's how:

1. Go to your Chromebook's System Settings
2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section in the left panel
3. Under the "Developer" section, choose "Set up Linux"
4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

Installation Process

Now that Linux Apps are enabled, we can proceed with installing JetBrains Aqua. Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Update Repositories

First, we'll update the Linux container's repositories. Open a terminal from your app menu and run:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, we'll install a menu editor and some required packages:

sudo apt install kmenuedit libnss3 default-jdk

Step 3: Download JetBrains Aqua

Now, let's download the Aqua package:

wget https://download-cdn.jetbrains.com/aqua/aqua-241.15989.156.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract the Package

Extract the downloaded package with this command:

tar -xf aqua-241.15989.156.tar.gz

Step 5: Launch Aqua

To ensure everything is working correctly, let's launch Aqua from the terminal:

./aqua-241.15989.156/bin/aqua.sh

Step 6: Add Aqua to the Application Menu

Finally, we'll add Aqua to your application menu for easy access:

1. Run the command:

   kmenuedit

2. In the menu editor, choose a category and click on "New Item"
3. Choose a name for the desktop entry
4. Set the command to:

   ./aqua-241.15989.156/bin/aqua.sh

5. Save the launcher

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide of this process, please refer to the video below:

Additional Resources

For more detailed information about the commands used in this tutorial, you can refer to this Google Doc.

To learn more about JetBrains Aqua and its features, visit the official JetBrains Aqua website.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few things to try:

• Ensure your Chromebook's software is up to date
• Verify that you have sufficient storage space available
• If Aqua fails to launch, try restarting your Chromebook and attempting the launch again
• Check that all required dependencies were successfully installed in Step 2

Remember, JetBrains Aqua is a powerful tool for automated testing and quality assurance. Its integration with other JetBrains products makes it an excellent choice for developers already familiar with the JetBrains ecosystem. Happy testing!

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out via a YouTube comment on the tutorial video.

For more information about Chromebooks with Linux Apps support, check out our guide on All Currently Supported Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support.

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