Fixing Persistent Error in Chrome RDP Installation on Linux
If you have encountered an error while installing a new Chrome RDP instance on Linux, this article will help you troubleshoot and fix the persistent error. We will cover the key concepts related to the installation process, including the necessary dependencies, installation methods, and common issues.
Prerequisites
Before installing Chrome RDP on Linux, you need to make sure that you have the following dependencies installed:
- Google Chrome stable version
- Xrdp package
- Chrome Remote Desktop extension
Installation Methods
There are two ways to install Chrome RDP on Linux:
- Using the command line:
- Using the graphical user interface (GUI):
- Open the terminal and type the following command:
- Install Xrdp by typing the following command:
- Install Google Chrome stable version by downloading the .deb package from the official website.
- Install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension from the Chrome Web Store.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install xrdp
sudo apt-get install google-chrome-stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install xrdp
Common Issues
One of the most common issues that users encounter while installing Chrome RDP on Linux is the "ERROR: host\_starter\_base.cc(305)] caller..." error. This error occurs when there is a conflict between the Xrdp and Chrome RDP packages. To fix this error, you need to uninstall the Xrdp package and then reinstall Chrome RDP.
sudo apt-get remove xrdp
sudo apt-get install google-chrome-stable
- Make sure that you have the necessary dependencies installed before installing Chrome RDP on Linux.
- There are two ways to install Chrome RDP on Linux: using the command line or the GUI.
- One of the most common issues that users encounter while installing Chrome RDP on Linux is the "ERROR: host\_starter\_base.cc(305)] caller..." error. To fix this error, you need to uninstall the Xrdp package and then reinstall Chrome RDP.
References
- Google Chrome Stable: https://www.google.com/chrome/
- Xrdp: https://www.xrdp.org/
- Chrome Remote Desktop extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-remote-desktop/gbchcmhmhahfdphkhkmpfmihenigjmpp