ChromeOS Linux Binary Application Installation

Linux Binary Applications, often recognized by the ".bin" extension, are pre-compiled applications that can run directly on Linux systems. Developers may also refer to these as "ELF Binaries." While binary applications form the basis of many distribution methods—such as Apt repositories — this guide specifically focuses on binaries downloaded directly from a developer's website, rather than those installed through application repositories.

After downloading a binary, it is usually necessary to make it executable before it can be run. To do this, open the terminal, navigate to the directory where the binary is located, and run the following command:

chmod +x filename.bin

Replace "filename.bin" with the actual name of the downloaded binary file. Once the file is made executable, you can run it by using:

./filename.bin

It’s also important for users to be aware of their ChromeOS device's architecture (such as x86 or ARM) to ensure they download a binary compatible with their hardware. Running an incompatible binary could result in errors or failure to execute properly.