My online exams require Respondus LockDown Browser, but on Debian it seems to detect a virtual machine and will not let me start. Is there a reliable way to use it on Linux, or should I plan on another option?
Can I use Respondus LockDown Browser on Linux?
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Linux is not officially supported, so I would not count on getting it to work reliably. Even if you manage to launch the browser through a compatibility layer, the webcam or exam setup may still fail, and an unsupported setup could cause problems during a proctored test.
Keep using a supported Windows or Mac computer if you have access to one. Ask your school what devices and locations it supports before exam day.
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Check with your instructor or the school's testing office, not just the software's error message. Some schools have library or lab computers for exams, and they can tell you whether you need to reserve one or arrange another option.
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Running the application through Wine may get as far as opening the browser, but that does not mean the full exam workflow will work. Camera access and launching the test can be separate stumbling blocks. I would test only with your school's guidance and well before the deadline, rather than rely on it during an exam.
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H3+Narlowe:
Thanks, I still have an older Windows laptop, so I will keep it available for exams.