Chrome-OS-Guide VS crostini-kde-setup

because they come rather bare, you'll have to do some setup for your Crostini containers (e.g., I use crostini-kde-setup: Initialize a Chromebook Linux container to run KDE Apps since I like the KDE apps),

Hmmm: * re: "what are you using them for?" I have Chromebooks in several rooms for convenience. Besides the obvious browsing, google docs, etc., I run Crostini with a few KDE apps (using CROSTINI KDE SETUP) and Linux games (e.g., Aisleriot). I use the KDE apps to access my Linux server for management, etc. * re: "why are chromeboxes not more popular?" (1) Every time I considered a Chromebox, they seem poor values (I think the volume is too low for good pricing). (2) They have a AUE which devalues them. * aside: it seems the price differential has shrunk between a Windows laptop and Chromebook of similar specs; the hassle of Crostini makes Chromebooks about as much maintenance as Linux (on a repurposed Windows laptop) and the Linux/Windows laptops don't have AUE. So, in my case, I've bought my last Chromebook (unless the status quo is disturbed).

For reasons I don't understand, sometimes the Linux icons do not get mapped correctly. More or less, you can move all the .desktop files, sleep a bit, and put them back, and that might fix them. Personally, I use crostini-kde-setup to prep my linux container and do maintenance. To roll-your-own, its maintcli uses these commands:

Probably, too little, too late (and perhaps not helpful), but I've always found Crostini restores unreliable. In my experience, it helps if you reboot just before the restore, but backups sometimes just don't work. In the best cases, they are time killers because backup/restore is so slow. So, personally, I consider Crostini containers "disposable"; and I use a script to re-install quickly (starting with Crostini-KDE-Setup), and I don't keep any data within the container that is painful to lose.

BTW, I use crostini-kde-setup to set up a usable Linux quickly. Having Discover installed lets you browse and install apps w/o having to learn the Linux command line interface.

BTW, I normally install crostini-kde-setup, and then "upgrade" to Debian Sid (Debian Testing would be similar). This advances all your apps and the kernel to nearly the latest (rather than pokey old Debian Stable). You can do that upgrade (or similar switch-outs) all yourself with some research.

On the Chromebook, I'd then install https://github.com/joedefen/crostini-kde-setup and run Debian "unstable". Then use the Chromebook/Chrome for what it does best, and augment it with the Linux apps you need (and that provides a good starter set).

i am following this 5 month thread to resolve the same issue https://github.com/joedefen/crostini-kde-setup

FYI, an alternate GUI way to install Flatpak itself, manage Flatpaks with Discover (and a GUI for other commonly needed stuff): https://github.com/joedefen/crostini-kde-setup

I personally use https://github.com/joedefen/crostini-kde-setup ... and somehow covers completely different topics, but, for its coverage, it makes doing things a one-button push rather than simply giving instructions.