SmartPLS 3.2 is a widely used software for Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), commonly used in research and academic projects. While SmartPLS 4 is now the latest version, some users prefer SmartPLS 3.2 for its stability and simplicity.
Installing SmartPLS on a Chromebook is not straightforward because ChromeOS does not natively support Windows applications. However, by using Linux (Crostini) and Wine, you can run SmartPLS 3.2 on your Chromebook.
Step 1: Enable Linux on Your Chromebook
- Open Chromebook Settings.
- Scroll to About Chrome OS at the bottom.
- Under the Developer section, select Enable.
- Allocate at least 10GB of storage for Linux.
This allows you to run Linux applications and Windows apps via Wine.
Step 2: Install Wine on Linux (Chromebook)
Once Linux is active, you can install Wine to run Windows applications:
* Open the terminal and enter the following commands one by one:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
* Adds support for 32-bit architecture, necessary for some Windows applications.
wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
* Downloads and adds the authentication key for the WineHQ repository.
echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_Wilguftech.list
* Adds the official WineHQ repository to your system's software sources.
sudo apt update
* Updates the package list to include the newly added repository.
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable
* Installs the stable version of Wine along with recommended additional packages.
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.keyecho "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_Wilguftech.listsudo apt updatesudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stableThese commands will configure your system to support Wine and install the stable version.
Step 3: Download SmartPLS 3.2
You can download the SmartPLS 3.2 installer from Google Drive:
Save the file in your Linux files directory for easy access.
Important Notes
- Performance may vary depending on your Chromebook’s hardware and ChromeOS version.
- Some features of SmartPLS 3.2 may not work perfectly under Wine.
- For the best experience, consider upgrading to SmartPLS 4, which has official support and new features.
Tips for Common Issues
If you encounter problems during installation or gameplay on your Chromebook, here are some tips:
- Update Your Chromebook: Ensure Chrome OS is up to date by going to Settings > About Chrome OS and checking for updates.
- Check Your Internet Connection: A stable and fast connection is necessary to download files.
- Restart Your Chromebook: If errors occur during installation, restart your device and retry.
- Ensure Sufficient Storage: Make sure you have at least 10GB of free storage to run Linux and the game smoothly.
This guide ensures that Chromebook users in 2025 can still run SmartPLS 3.2 efficiently using Linux and Wine, making it possible to work on SEM projects directly on ChromeOS.
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