Crouton: Trying to get crouton working without desktop environment

[Roaders]

name: precise
encrypted: no
Entering /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/precise...
crouton: version 1-20161129162558~master:5f2f11f9
release: precise
architecture: amd64
xmethod: xiwi
targets: core,xiwi,keyboard,x11,cli-extra,extension
host: version 9086.0.0 (Official Build) dev-channel samus 
kernel: Linux localhost 3.14.0 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 14 06:19:18 PST 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
freon: yes
Unmounting /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/precise...
name: trusty
encrypted: no
Entering /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/trusty...
crouton: version unknown
release: unknown
architecture: unknown
xmethod: xiwi
targets: core,xiwi,keyboard,x11,cli-extra,extension,xfce,chrome,touch
host: version 9086.0.0 (Official Build) dev-channel samus 
kernel: Linux localhost 3.14.0 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 14 06:19:18 PST 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
freon: yes
Unmounting /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/trusty...
name: trustyUnity
encrypted: no
Entering /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/trustyUnity...
crouton: version unknown
release: unknown
architecture: unknown
xmethod: xorg
targets: xfce,xiwi,chrome,extension,touch,unity
host: version 9086.0.0 (Official Build) dev-channel samus 
kernel: Linux localhost 3.14.0 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 14 06:19:18 PST 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
freon: yes
Unmounting /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/trustyUnity...

I am trying to follow these instructions to create a chroot without a desktop environment so that I can run apps within chromeOs without entering a different desktop environment: Guide

After creating the chroot I get the following when I launch it:

chronos@localhost / $ sudo enter-chroot -n precise
Entering /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/precise...
Failed to start message bus: Failed to open "/etc/selinux/targeted/contexts/dbus_contexts": No such file or directory
WARNING: starting chroot system dbus daemon failed with code 1

I have followed the guide up to the install of sublime type and nautilus. ALl looks good but I am unable to launch sublime type 👎

I use the command xiwi -t subl

and get this output:

precise)roaders@localhost:~$ xiwi -t subl

_XSERVTransmkdir: Owner of /tmp/.X11-unix should be set to root

X.Org X Server 1.15.1
Release Date: 2014-04-13
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.42-75-generic x86_64 Ubuntu
Current Operating System: Linux localhost 3.14.0 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 14 06:19:18 PST 2016 x86_64
Kernel command line: cros_secure console= loglevel=7 init=/sbin/init cros_secure oops=panic panic=-1 root=/dev/dm-0 rootwait ro dm_verity.error_behavior=3 dm_verity.max_bios=-1 dm_verity.dev_wait=1 dm="1 vroot none ro 1,0 3584000 verity payload=PARTUUID=cd00b72a-383b-af4f-883e-194d3b4add7b/PARTNROFF=1 hashtree=PARTUUID=cd00b72a-383b-af4f-883e-194d3b4add7b/PARTNROFF=1 hashstart=3584000 alg=sha1 root_hexdigest=91d5169eb5015dfaaae407f81658b2f1ef588509 salt=263e329c50cb70daea357547d9d0d5127ad662833e91b128314939454d39d5a4" noinitrd vt.global_cursor_default=0 kern_guid=cd00b72a-383b-af4f-883e-194d3b4add7b add_efi_memmap boot=local noresume noswap i915.modeset=1 tpm_tis.force=1 tpm_tis.interrupts=0 nmi_watchdog=panic,lapic i915.enable_psr=1  
Build Date: 12 February 2015  03:37:52PM
xorg-server 2:1.15.1-0ubuntu2~precise5 (For technical support please see http://www.ubuntu.com/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.30.2
        Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
        to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
        (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
        (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(++) Log file: "/tmp/Xorg.crouton.1.log", Time: Tue Jan  3 19:51:36 2017
(++) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg-dummy.conf"
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
setversion 1.4 failed: Permission denied
Initializing built-in extension Generic Event Extension
Initializing built-in extension SHAPE
Initializing built-in extension MIT-SHM
Initializing built-in extension XInputExtension
Initializing built-in extension XTEST
Initializing built-in extension BIG-REQUESTS
Initializing built-in extension SYNC
Initializing built-in extension XKEYBOARD
Initializing built-in extension XC-MISC
Initializing built-in extension SECURITY
Initializing built-in extension XINERAMA
Initializing built-in extension XFIXES
Initializing built-in extension RENDER
Initializing built-in extension RANDR
Initializing built-in extension COMPOSITE
Initializing built-in extension DAMAGE
Initializing built-in extension MIT-SCREEN-SAVER
Initializing built-in extension DOUBLE-BUFFER
Initializing built-in extension RECORD
Initializing built-in extension DPMS
Initializing built-in extension X-Resource
Initializing built-in extension XVideo
Initializing built-in extension XVideo-MotionCompensation
Initializing built-in extension XFree86-VidModeExtension
Initializing built-in extension XFree86-DGA
Initializing built-in extension XFree86-DRI
Initializing built-in extension DRI2
Loading extension GLX
setversion 1.4 failed: Permission denied
/usr/bin/xinit: XFree86_VT property unexpectedly has 0 items instead of 1
crouton: version 1-20161129162558~master:5f2f11f9
release: precise
architecture: amd64
xmethod: xiwi
targets: core,xiwi,keyboard,x11,cli-extra,extension
host: version 9086.0.0 (Official Build) dev-channel samus 
kernel: Linux localhost 3.14.0 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 14 06:19:18 PST 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
freon: yes
Error: not connected.
Cannot connect to extension, retrying...
Error: not connected.
Cannot connect to extension, retrying...
Error: not connected.
Cannot connect to extension, retrying...
Error: not connected.
Cannot connect to extension, retrying...
Error: not connected.
Cannot connect to extension, retrying...
Connected to extension, launched crouton in a window.
deciding for version 4 due to this line: # i3 config file (v4)
ERROR: Could not open font pango:Sans 8 (X error 15). Trying fallback to 'fixed'.
font pango:Sans 8
        Found keysym binding mod13 with key Escape and command kill
        Found keysym binding mod8 with key Tab and command focus right
        Found keysym binding mod9 with key Tab and command focus left
        Found keysym binding mod12 with key Tab and command focus right
        Found keysym binding mod13 with key Tab and command focus left
Terminated
Running exit commands...
/usr/bin/xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down Hangup
Hangup
(EE) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

a new tab opens and I am left with:

ERROR: Connection failed (code: -2).
Disconnected, please close the window.

Any ideas what is going on here?
Thanks

[DennisLfromGA]

@Roaders,

The 'precise' release is currently having a few problems since the addition of Android apps on Chrome OS so it might be best to avoid it for now.

Both of your 'trusty' releases look to be having some issues since they both report -

crouton: version unknown
release: unknown
architecture: unknown

Not good... ;(

If it were me, I would delete everything using the following:

cd /usr/local/chroots ; sudo delete-chroot * ; cd

Then start over with a brand new 'trusty' chroot using the following command -

sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -r trusty -t xiwi,keyboard,cli-extra,touch,chrome

I used the needed target that the guide suggested but omitted the targets 'core', 'x11' and 'extension' since they are prerequisites of the targets specified above.

Then just use sudo enter-chroot to get into your chroot and continue following the guide.
Once all the packages are installed and you've setup your custom environment you can use:

from inside your chroot: xiwi -t subl
-or-
from outside your chroot: sudo startxiwi -T subl

Hope this helps,
-DennisL

[Roaders]

Thanks for this, I am now trying this out.
As suggested I have wiped my existing roots and created a new one:

name: trusty
encrypted: no
Entering /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/trusty...
crouton: version 1-20161129162558~master:5f2f11f9
release: trusty
architecture: amd64
xmethod: xiwi
targets: xiwi,keyboard,cli-extra,touch,chrome
host: version 9086.0.0 (Official Build) dev-channel samus 
kernel: Linux localhost 3.14.0 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 14 06:19:18 PST 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
freon: yes
Unmounting /mnt/stateful_partition/crouton/chroots/trusty...

I am a little concerned by the fact that it says architecture: amd64 - I am using a Pixel which is an i7. Should I be worried about that?

I'll report back on any issues I have with the tutorial. Many Thanks.

[Roaders]

Hmmm... It seems that it's still not happy 😢

I don't get any errors when entering the chroot now 😃 but when I try to launch sublime text I get teh same sort of issue but with a slightly different error message:

Connected to extension, launched crouton in a window.
deciding for version 4 due to this line: # i3 config file (v4)
01/04/2017 01:05:08 PM - ERROR: Could not translate string to key symbol: "button2"
Terminated
Running exit commands...
/usr/bin/xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down Hangup
Hangup
(EE) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

After creating the new chroot I have only installed sublime text and tried to install it. I have not installed git, node or nautilus...

I really hope I get this working. Thanks for the help so far.

[DennisLfromGA]

@Roaders,

I think you're past the 'crouton' issues and have now moved on to something else.

Sorry but I don't use sublime so I don't know how to troubleshoot it.
I think I would follow the entire guide then see if you still have issues.

Hope this helps,
-DennisL

[Roaders]

Can you suggest a different program that you do know works in this way?

Thanks

[Roaders]

Aha - thanks to issue #2165 I got it working.

The command xiwi subl -w rather than xiwi -t subl did the trick.