P99 on a Chromebook, guide!

[Tann]

Originally Posted by JackFlash [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This can't be true.....

Well yes I can't back up that statement 100%, best deal for the price/capabilities I found though.

The price fluctuates but I paid $160 off amazon, no taxes and free shipping. With the amount of games it can handle its a win in my book

[Grimjaw]

you could put Linux on a bran muffin...
http://www.bbspot.com/news/2008/12/l...-a-potato.html

[Tann]

boomp

[Tann]

*edit*

was working on figuring out how to run p99 on an SD Card since the storage space on the chromebook is a smidgling 16gb, USB stick isn't an option as the only 2 slots are being used by tether and mouse. Finally got it to work with the usual help from google.

Step 1, prepare the SD Card
- Install Gparted via Ubuntu Software Center or in the terminal type: sudo apt-get update, then sudo apt-get install gparted
- Load up Gparted and reformat the card from FAT32 to Ext4.

*Optional Step* if you have read/write permissions like I did (this was the only method I got to work):
- Install Nautilus via Ubuntu Software Center or from terminal type: sudo apt-get install Nautilus then sudo nautilus
- Right click on the sd card in the Devices section and select properties, nautilus looks just like File Manager.
- Select the permissions tab, select your username from the Group drop down menu (default should be Root), and select Create and delete Files from the Access drop down.

Step 2, install p99 and run!
(Still being new to Linux I've not figured out how to redirect the script in OP to the sd card [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.])
Pretty self explanatory, copy/paste the EQ directory onto the card then:
- Right click on EQ directory and click open up a terminal
- Copy/paste the last line from the script mentioned in OP: taskset -c 0 padsp wine eqgame.exe patchme 2>/dev/null

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[Lojik]

Bump. Would this work OK on this?
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromeboo...rds=chromebook

Chromebook that could run EQ seems awesome, but I don't know jack about compatibility etc.

[Thulack]

Originally Posted by Lojik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Bump. Would this work OK on this?
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromeboo...rds=chromebook

Chromebook that could run EQ seems awesome, but I don't know jack about compatibility etc.

I bought one of these personally. Hell it plays modern games. http://slickdeals.net/f/8329849-leno...e-shipping?v=1

[Tann]

Originally Posted by Lojik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Bump. Would this work OK on this?
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Chromeboo...rds=chromebook

Chromebook that could run EQ seems awesome, but I don't know jack about compatibility etc.

a bit late on the reply but yes it should work, though you'd have to find the right linux distro for it as the ones I linked in OP are mostly tailored for the C720,

I seem to recall issues with going linux and the CB3 back when I was trying to find the right chromebook, tis why I ended up going with the C720.

[Tann]

Update (wtb edit function)

I'd highly recommend dual booting and just running EQ off a microSD card or USB, if you let the battery drain completely (as I did) it will default the "legacy boot" setting in the BIOS and will not load Linux via CTRL+L. Which then requires a complete wipe and restore to factory settings using the chrome recovery tool.

I had the dual boot instructions linked in the OP, the only thing to add would be to connect to wifi prior to entering the chromeOS shell as you need to download a script. I've done this twice now on my chromebook, starting after the below from "Step 1":

- Type sudo crossystem dev_boot_usb=1 dev_boot_legacy=1, hit Enter.

follow all this stuffs:
https://www.distroshare.com/distros/...ent-1803627619

[Tann]

Update #17 - Each time I reload Ubuntu I find something I missed in the OP. Couple things:

The <Alt> key is by default (at least on my installs) the key that lets you alt+left click and drag windows around.. which obviously doesn't jive with EQ.

to disable this install dconf-tools

sudo apt-get install dconf-tools

load up the program and navigate to

org → gnome → desktop → wm → preferences

as shown below select mouse-button-modifier and change it from <Alt> to something else, though don't leave it blank otherwise your mouse clicks will drag everything and you'll need to tab over to the Set to Default button. I changed mine to the windows key <Super> which I had to manually type in cause this keyboard is wonky.

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I ran into a few issues with the script in OP as well

cd ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/Sony/EverQuest

make sure the above line is actually where you have EQ located or change it accordingly, mine is just ~/.wine/drive_c/Everquest

The bit after the script which shows how to make a desktop icon is missing something crucial

- Load terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and type sudo apt-get install --no-install-recommends gnome-panel
- Then type gnome-desktop-item-edit --create-new ~/Desktop
- Point/browse to the above created script file and name accordingly.

The desktop icon created will NOT work if you don't right click on the script file, nav to the permissions tab and check "allow to run as executable"

Vote now for "guide with the most errors on it" now!!!1

[Tann]

double post.. why... @_@

Originally Posted by Tann [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Vote now for "guide with the most errors on it" now!!!1

^^^