In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing vLabeler on your Chromebook. vLabeler is a powerful tool for audio labeling and annotation, particularly useful for those working with speech synthesis or voice recognition technologies. By following these steps, you'll be able to harness the capabilities of vLabeler on your Chromebook's Linux environment.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your Chromebook supports Linux apps (Crostini). If you're unsure, you can check our list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps support.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

We've prepared a video tutorial to guide you through the process visually. Feel free to follow along with the video or use the written instructions below.

1. Enable Linux Apps

If you haven't already, you'll need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

1. Go to your system settings
2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" icon in the left panel
3. Turn on Linux apps

2. Update Repositories and Install Dependencies

Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following commands:

sudo echo deb https://deb.debian.org/debian trixie main  | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/trixie.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt dist-upgrade

These commands add a new repository, update your Linux apps repositories, and install all available updates. This step is crucial as vLabeler requires newer versions of certain dependencies.

3. Download and Install vLabeler

Next, we'll download the vLabeler installer and install it:

wget https://github.com/sdercolin/vlabeler/releases/download/1.5.0-beta7/vlabeler-1.5.0-beta7-amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i vlabeler-1.5.0-beta7-amd64.deb
sudo apt -f install

The last command ensures that any missing dependencies are installed.

Using vLabeler

Once installed, you can launch vLabeler from your app menu. vLabeler offers a range of features for audio labeling, including:

• Waveform visualization
• Multi-track support
• Customizable labeling schemes
• Export options for various formats

These features make vLabeler an excellent tool for researchers, voice actors, and anyone working with audio annotation.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few tips:

• Ensure your Chromebook's Linux environment is up-to-date
• Check that you have sufficient storage space in your Linux container
• If you get dependency errors, try running sudo apt --fix-broken install

For more detailed information about vLabeler and its capabilities, visit the official vLabeler website.

If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out via a YouTube comment on our tutorial video. We're here to help!

Additional Resources

To get the most out of your Chromebook, consider checking out our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide. It provides valuable insights to help you choose the right Chromebook for your needs.

For those interested in the technical details of this installation, we've prepared a Google Doc that outlines the process in more detail.

We hope this guide has been helpful in getting vLabeler up and running on your Chromebook. Happy labeling!