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I was trying to install Grive tools via the PPA, but in the last step I got the error message: 

$ sudo apt-get install -y grive-tools
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package grive-tools

I had cut and paste the preceeding commands as mentioned. Please help me. Thanks.

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    which ppa you used? Grive Tools PPA does not officially support Ubuntu 12.04
    – Ravan
    Sep 19, 2015 at 5:07

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Ubuntu 12.04 is NOT officially supported because of dependency issues and besides
THIS PROJECT IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED DUE TO GOOGLE DRIVE API CHANGES .
Here is the installation instruction of "overGrive", the new Google Drive client.

Step 1: Download the latest version of overGrive (.deb) here.

Step 2: Launch overGrive from launcher

Step 3: A window will appear - click on Connect account.
Then a browser window will open for you to sign in to your Google account.

Step 4: At the end you will get a code.
Copy that code and paste it into the overGrive window at Account entry box and click validate.

Step 5: After setting your preferences (like location, etc.) click Start Sync.

Reference here

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  • Commenting so I can remember this is here. Thanks Ravan! =)
    – Terrance
    Sep 19, 2015 at 6:02
  • Thanks a lot, Ravan. I have installed it and it seems to be working Ok, accept that I have it only for 14 days!
    – Raman Chawla
    Oct 17, 2015 at 6:19
  • @RamanChawla please accept it as answer so future reader identifies it as corect answer for your Q
    – Ravan
    Oct 17, 2015 at 6:21
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Grive-tools is available for Ubuntu 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10, 15.04. Debian and Mint should also work with minor changes to the instructions. it will not support 12.04 or earlier version. you can try manual installation installation.

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  • now better ...;=)
    – Ravan
    Sep 19, 2015 at 5:47

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