LibreOffice

How to install LibreOffice for Linux on a Chromebook after downloading it as a tar.gz file

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments Chrome OS, Crostini, How to, LibreOffice, Linux, Linux 101, Linux Apps, Productivity, Project Crostini, Terminal

Did you download LibreOffice or some other Linux app as a .tar.gz file on your Chromebook? You’ll need to roll up your sleeves and run a few Linux commands to install it. Here’s how.

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