#Downloading Scrivener download

Still won't launch from the Files application but you can pin the Scrivener launcher to the Shelf. Be aware that this beta is getting 'long in the tooth.' But it still works for folks who want Scrivener (even an old version).ĮDIT: I discovered that Chromebooks create a launcher in the Linux folder - either when Scrivener is run for the first time. I'll probably write a small shell script to make this easier.

#Downloading Scrivener download

So download the AppImage, put it in whatever directory you want (I just made a directory named Scrivener) and then make the file executable with. I found Scrivener won't run from Files, you have to run it via the terminal. This AppImage has the English Spelling Dictionary - actually it looks like it has four variants of the English Dictionary - for the U.S., Canada, Australia and Great Britain. I've put it up on my Google drive if you want to download and try it. Fortunately I downloaded this AppImage before the WayOfLinux website went down. Just tried Scrivener 1.9.x (beta for Linux) on my Chromebook and found that it works. When open it's already executable, so you don't have to use chmod as below, but you'll still have to run it from the terminal the first time (as below). To open it, move it into your directory of choice and run. I should mention that this download is a tar.gz file.

This AppImage was also originally posted on the defunct WayOfLinux website. I can verify that this works in my Chromebook (using the same instructions as below). Literature and Latte (Scrivener) Forum where you can also find the link. Here's the link to the Scrivener forum where this was posted. (Note: when you follow the link, you'll see 'Sign In' or 'Sign Up' buttons, but there's also a down arrow - which allows you to download without signing in.) It's about 30 MBs bigger than the English-only version (below). Scrivener for Linux Beta (1.9.x) With ALL Dictionaries Someone posted it on the Scrivener Linux form.

I'm happy to report that I've found a link for Scrivener for Linux 1.9.x Beta AppImage that includes all the languages.