Downloading Adobe Illustrator on Chromebook

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Downloading Adobe Illustrator on Chromebook
Downloading Adobe Illustrator on Chromebook

Unfortunately, Adobe Illustrator is not officially available for Chromebooks. This is because Chromebooks run on Chrome OS, a Linux-based operating system, and Adobe Illustrator is not compatible with Linux.

However, there are a few workarounds that you can use to run Illustrator on a Chromebook.

Method 1: Using Crouton

Crouton is a tool that allows you to install a GNU/Linux operating system alongside Chrome OS. This means that you can run Illustrator in a Linux environment on your Chromebook.

To use Crouton, follow these steps:

  1. Enable Developer Mode on your Chromebook:
  • Open the Chromebook settings.
  • Click on About Chrome OS.
  • Click on More info.
  • Under Build number, click on the number repeatedly until you see a message that says, “You are now a developer.”
  • Restart your Chromebook.

2. Install Crouton:

3. Execute the Crouton script:

  • Open a terminal window.
  • Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Crouton script.
  • Run the following command:
sudo sh chromebook-crouton.sh -r -t [lubuntu,xfce4,xubuntu]

Replace [lubuntu,xfce4,xubuntu] with the Linux distribution you want to install.

4. Reboot your Chromebook:

  • When the installation is complete, you will be asked to reboot your Chromebook.
  • After the reboot, you will be able to select your Linux distribution from the sign-in screen.

Method 2: Using Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a cloud computing platform that allows you to run virtual machines. You can use GCP to create a virtual machine running Linux and install Illustrator on it.

To use GCP, follow these steps:

  1. Create a GCP account:

2. Create a Compute Engine instance:

  • In the GCP Console, go to Compute Engine > VM instances.
  • Click on Create Instance.
  • Select the Linux/UNIX operating system.
  • Select the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS image.
  • Configure the instance settings as desired.
  • Click on Create.

3. Install Illustrator:

  • Once the instance is created, connect to it using SSH.
  • Install Illustrator from the Ubuntu Software Center.

Tips for Using Illustrator on a Chromebook

  • Performance: Running Illustrator on a Chromebook will be slower than running it on a traditional PC. This is because Chromebooks have less powerful hardware.
  • Storage: You will need to have enough storage space on your Chromebook to install Illustrator and your files.
  • Security: Be careful about what files you open in Illustrator, as some files may contain viruses or malware.

By following these tips, you can use Illustrator on a Chromebook, even though it is not officially supported.

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Benard Kemp (Coach and Multimedia Designer)

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