In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing QGIS Desktop on your Chromebook. QGIS is a powerful open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows users to create, edit, visualize, analyze, and publish geospatial information. By installing QGIS on your Chromebook, you'll have access to professional-grade mapping and spatial analysis tools right at your fingertips.

Enabling Linux Apps on Your Chromebook

Before we begin the installation process, we need to ensure that Linux apps are enabled on your Chromebook. This feature, also known as Crostini, allows you to run Linux applications alongside your Chrome OS apps. Here's how to enable it:

1. Go to your Chromebook's System Settings
2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" icon in the left panel
3. Look for the option to turn on Linux apps and enable it

Once Linux apps are enabled, you're ready to proceed with the QGIS installation.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps carefully to install QGIS on your Chromebook. We'll use the terminal to run a series of commands. Don't worry if you're not familiar with the terminal – we'll guide you through each step.

Step 1: Update Linux Apps Repositories

First, we need to update the list of available packages. Open a terminal from your app menu and run this command:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Download Required Fonts

QGIS requires certain fonts to function properly. Download them with this command:

wget http://ftp.br.debian.org/debian/pool/contrib/m/msttcorefonts/ttf-mscorefonts-installer_3.7_all.deb

Step 3: Install the Downloaded Fonts

Now, let's install the fonts we just downloaded:

sudo dpkg -i ttf-mscorefonts-installer_3.7_all.deb

Step 4: Resolve Any Dependencies

This command will install any missing dependencies:

sudo apt -f install

Step 5: Install QGIS

Finally, we can install QGIS with this command:

sudo apt install qgis

Press Enter to confirm the installation when prompted.

Launch and Explore QGIS

Congratulations! QGIS is now installed on your Chromebook. You can launch it from your app menu. Take some time to explore its features and functionalities. QGIS offers a wide range of tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization that can be incredibly useful for various fields such as urban planning, environmental science, and geology.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide of this process, check out our step-by-step video tutorial:

Additional Resources

To help you get started with QGIS, here are some useful resources:

• Google Doc used in the tutorial
• Official QGIS Website
• All Currently Supported Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support
• Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide

If you encounter any issues during the installation process or have questions about using QGIS, please don't hesitate to reach out through the comments section of our YouTube video. We're here to help you make the most of this powerful GIS tool on your Chromebook!