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  1. Joseph Fitzmaurice

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    Hi has anyone used linux for the blackbox software I have it running on windows no problem but I wanted to put in on a desktop in my workshop that linux on it and I can not get it to install I can download it but is says file not supported any ideas thanks joe
     
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    What distro are you running?
     
  3. Joseph Fitzmaurice

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    Ubuntu 20
     
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    Thank you I will try that tomorrow as I am in Ireland it is late thanks for all you help I love the blackbox it is a very clever design
     
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    hmmm, I am just about to install on Ubuntu 20 on my RPi4, I have used the .deb in the past... has something changed?
     
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    Nope, but theoretically AppImage is easier for the OP :)
     
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    Oh wait, Pi=arm, none of the provided x86 images will run on the Pi, you should checkout OpenBuilds/OpenBuilds-CONTROL keeping in mind the script is for Rasbian, maybe don't use the script, but it will guide you to whats needed
     
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    Allow your user access to the serial port by adding it to the dialout and tty groups.

    Code:
    sudo usermod -a -G dialout <user>
    sudo usermod -a -G tty <user>
    
    Replace <user> with your username
     
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  11. Joseph Fitzmaurice

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    Thanks that works " in this troubled world it's refreshing to find someone who still has time to be kind "
     
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