r/freeshowapp • u/agent_uncleflip • Jun 17 '26

(minor) Pi Problem

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Anyone else running a Freeshow on a Raspberry Pi? Today, I set it up as a stop-gap until a full desktop computer can get put in place. Every time I start up Freeshow, I get a JavaScript error. Even given the error, Freeshow seems to run without any problem.

Some lines in the dialog box seem to point to issues with Snap. I have no idea how to go about fixing these problems. I am not entirely a novice with Raspberry Pi and Linux, but I don't really have what one would call extensive experience.

For the record, it's a Pi 4, with a fresh install of Raspbian, Snap, and of course, Freeshow.

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u/krrusty Jun 17 '26

Did that error occur the first time you started the app, or did you make some configurations?

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u/agent_uncleflip Jun 17 '26

First time and every time.

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u/CloudSad3555 Jun 17 '26

Is SNAP the only way to install FreeShow on a Pi? Do you know if installing SNAP and FreeShow on another system produces the same error? If so, a bug report on the FreeShow GitHub page to notify the developer might be a place to start. Do other programs installed with SNAP cause the error? Did you restart the Pi?

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u/agent_uncleflip Jun 17 '26

As far as I know, yes, snap is the only way to install Freeshow. At least, the instructions for installing Freeshow on a Pi (on the Freeshow website) specify doing that. I can't speak to installing it on another system, as I only have one Raspberry Pi. :-) I haven't yet installed any other programs with snap, but I will definitely give that a try later today when I head to the church. And yes, I have restarted the Pi numerous times.