Questions about software packages, installing them, removing them, updating them and finding them.
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Why don't the Ubuntu repositories have the latest versions of software?
Why are packages in the official Ubuntu repositories older than the latest (upstream) versions from Debian Sid, PPAs, the authors, etc.?
75
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10answers
64k views
How to list all installed packages?
I'd like to output a list of all installed packages into a text file, so that I can review it and bulk-install on another system. How to do this?
20
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4answers
6k views
How to set up an APT repository?
I would like to set up an APT repository on a server that will provide a couple of packages.
Is there a way to set one up without installing any software on the server?
How do the files have to be ...
8
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4answers
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how to install packages with apt-get on a system connected via proxy?
I've got an Ubuntu 11.10 system connected via a proxy to the internet, and I would like to install packages via apt-get. When I try to do that I get this error message:
sudo apt-get install ...
46
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3answers
38k views
How do I deal with “unauthenticated sources” errors in the Software Center?
Any install that I'm trying through the Software Center is telling me:
Requires installation of untrusted packages: The action would require the installation of packages from not authenticated ...
14
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4answers
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What happened to the ia32-libs package?
The ia32-libs package is longer present in Ubuntu 12.04 repositories for a 64bit system.
Are there any available replacement packages available for download?
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5answers
6k views
If I build a package from source how can I uninstall or remove completely?
I used source code to build one package such as below:
./configure --prefix=/usr --sysconfdir=/etc --localstatedir=/var --libexecdir=/usr/lib --with-package-name="Myplugin" ...
13
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2answers
367 views
Why isn't Ubuntu using the latest versions of some applications?
What reasons are there for applications in Ubuntu not being the most up-to-date in its repositories?
8
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6answers
5k views
Dependency error while installing WINE
Every time I try to install "WINE" VIA the Software Center on Ubuntu 12.10, I get this error:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
wine1.4: PreDepends: dpkg (>= 1.15.7.2~) but ...
18
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6answers
5k views
Where can I look up my update history?
Is there a place where I can look what updates I've installed?
15
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6answers
2k views
What is a “bad quality” package?
What does it mean to have a Bad Quality Package (What qualities would it have to be a Bad quality package) and what happens if I install a package that has bad quality but still installs.
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votes
1answer
830 views
error occured while running sudo apt-get install -f
I get this error
Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
so I tried sudo apt-get clean and autoclean.
When I ran sudo dpkg --configure -a:
Errors were encountered while processing:
...
7
votes
6answers
16k views
Remove Gnome Shell completely after installing it?
I wanted to try gnome-shell in 11.10 (also 12.04 now)
I removed it, however, classic Gnome is still there and the battery icon is changed (too big and can't use a icon pack on it like faenza)
Also, ...
14
votes
2answers
26k views
What does Package <package> has no installation candidate mean?
What does the above Error mean? What is an installation candidate?
I was trying to do
sudo apt-get install munin-memcached
and i get this message:
Reading package lists... Done
Building ...
7
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0answers
5k views
Updates don't install because of “untrusted packages” [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Update Error : Require Installation Of Untrusted Packages
I have "darktable + extras" installed (I added their ppa repository to the sources manually). The extras ...
25
votes
1answer
2k views
How to create a meta-package that automatically installs other packages?
I'd like to be able to create a package that doesnt contain any code or programs itself, but instead installs other packages that exist in the repositories onto a computer, sort of how the ...
16
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5answers
3k views
How do I figure out what package something is in without resorting to Google?
I often find myself wanting to install something, but I'm unsure of what package it's in. This is a very common occurrence for me:
$ make html
sphinx-build -b djangohtml -d _build/doctrees . ...
14
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4answers
1k views
Where's the “task manager”?
I'm looking for that thing that shows running processes, lets me affect them by clicking on them and maybe shows some nice charts like CPU usage, that kind of thing.
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56answers
6k views
What are the most useful programs installed after setup of a vanilla Ubuntu? [closed]
For me some of the following are a must have after I have installed Ubuntu.
Please add links. and a note if the program isn't free (as in freedom)
Update: Collecting all the packages listed below in ...
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8answers
6k views
How can I update Ubuntu offline without using Synaptic or Keryx?
I use Ubuntu 12.04 at my home and have good internet connection and my system works fine.
One of my friend is having small office and he is thinking to switch from Windows to Ubuntu 11.10 or above. ...
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6answers
2k views
Why the software center doesn't allow multiple downloads?
I was wondering why the software center doesn't download all the requested apps and install one by one as they finish to download.
Or instead why the software center doesn't download an app while the ...
13
votes
2answers
856 views
What are the downsides of removing ubuntu-desktop metapackage?
I once advised someone to remove a package that depends on ubuntu-desktop meta-package, if she didn't need it (EG: if one uses a different editor than gedit). Someone else said that doing so (removing ...
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4answers
2k views
What is the difference between a meta-package and a package?
I've heard some packages being classified as a meta-package. So now I am left wondering what is the difference between a meta-package and a package?
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0answers
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Keep the Ubuntu package version I'm using now [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to prevent updating of a specific package?
I just installed a package (wine). I want to keep this version I'm using now. How can I disable updates for this package?
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votes
3answers
850 views
Why does Update Manager give me a 404 error with these Google repositories?
I have a red warning sign in my toolbar. When I click on it, it asks me to check for updates. When I check for updates, I get this:
W:Failed to fetch ...
20
votes
6answers
14k views
How to Downgrade a Package via apt-get?
How to downgrade a package to an older version via apt-get?!
Another tools are also accepted but apt-get is preferred.
10
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8answers
2k views
How do I find packages to install via apt-get
After doing a man apt-get and cursory Google search it's not clear how I find new programs to install (from the internet) using apt-get (which is amazingly powerful and simple coming from another ...
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3answers
7k views
How can I remove the Translation entries in apt?
This is the output of aptitude update:
Ign http://archive.canonical.com natty InRelease
Ign http://extras.ubuntu.com natty InRelease
Ign http://dl.google.com stable InRelease
Ign ...
14
votes
4answers
6k views
How to disable multiarch support?
I don't want to install any i386 package.
Is there any way to disable functionality?
14
votes
1answer
3k views
What's the difference between flashplugin-installer and adobe-flashplugin?
I usually installed flashplugin-installer and by chance noticed that in the partner repository the Flash entry says it's not installed. It also says the package flashplugin-installer will be removed ...
3
votes
1answer
4k views
Unable to repair packages in Ubuntu Software Center
When I open up the Software Center it gives me, "Items cannot be installed or removed until package catalog is repaired". Can someone help me?
2
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3answers
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Why does 'quickly package' fail with “An error has occurred when creating debian packaging”?
I've got a big problem with packing my quickly application for the Ubuntu App Showdown.
When I try to package or submit my application, I get some warnings:
quickly package --verbose
........
...
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votes
2answers
2k views
What exactly is in ubuntu-desktop?
I'm also interested in its variants, like kubuntu-desktop. It appears to include GNOME (or KDE) and a bunch of other things. But it's quite large - is there a breakdown of what is included in ...
5
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4answers
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Package system broken - E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
After installing some packages and libraries I have an error on Package Manager, I can't run any update because it says:
The package system is broken If you are using third party repositories
...
4
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1answer
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How does the fglrx package's version relate to AMD's version numbers, like Catalyst 12.3?
When I learn about a new version of AMD's graphics driver, I usually see something like "Catalyst 12.3." However, the fglrx package in Ubuntu has a version like 2:8.960-0.
Are these two version ...
5
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2answers
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Where is the “pysdm” package?
I am new to Ubuntu. I have some old hardware lying around so I decided to build a backup/storage device. I am trying to follow this lifehacker article.
It asks me to open a terminal and run sudo ...
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2answers
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What precautions should I take with .debs I find on the internet?
So I was browsing the web the other day, and I came across a few places that wanted me to download .deb files - and since those are installed by root (and as such have the "powers" and capabilities of ...
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3answers
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Requires installation of untrusted packages?
I tried installing VLC Player yesterday, and I got the Requires installation of untrusted packages error. I searched for hours for a solution to this problem, and finally came upon a suggestion that ...
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2answers
2k views
How do I create a PPA for a working program?
Let's assume I have a working application written in C, C++ or Python. I want to create a Launchpad PPA so others can easily install it from a package. Please give step by step instructions for doing ...
5
votes
1answer
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Install packages from newer release without building (apt pinning)
I need these packages with the latest upstream version backported for ubuntu/natty
libccid_1.4.5-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
libpcsclite1_1.8.1-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
libpcsclite-dev_1.8.1-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
...
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2answers
14k views
How can I install a package without root access?
I have no root access on this machine.
I would like to know if there is a way I can download Ubuntu packages and install them as non-root?
Probably in my ~/bin or ~/usr/share or something like that? ...
7
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2answers
1k views
How to forbid a specific package to be installed?
Can I configure Ubuntu to never install a specific package even if it is required by another package I install?
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2answers
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Any way to list similar commands?
When you write the command name wrong, bash often does this:
septi@norbert:~$ good
No command 'good' found, did you mean:
Command 'gold' from package 'binutils' (main)
Command 'gmod' from package ...
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4answers
8k views
How do I add the kernel PPA?
I can get Ubuntu mainline kernels from this kernel PPA - is there a way to add it to my repository list the same as regular Launchpad PPAs?
7
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2answers
5k views
How do I install KDE and retain LightDM as a login manager?
I want to install KDE in my Ubuntu 12.04 .
I am using LightDM. So how can I fully install KDE? I do not want to remove LightDM.
I want KDE but without any confliction with it.
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votes
2answers
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How can you suggest the addition of a new package?
This bug has had a solution proposed in comment 4 which involves the addition of a new package to the system. How would I bring this to the attention of the developers?
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3answers
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How do I locate and remove Broken Packages that I have installed?
I was browsing some questions here to find a solution to locating and removing broken packages. Being a relative novice I installed some PPAs designed for 11.10 on my 12.04 LTS machine. In terminal ...
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2answers
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How do i configure the live usb to install additional packages?
I have saved all the packages from the directory /var/cat/apt/archives to Usb.
Is it possible to configure the live Usb to accommodate all these extra packages /var/cache/apt/archives; so that it ...
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3answers
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Is there a standalone version of soapUI for Linux?
I want to run soapUI on Ubuntu 11.10. If I am not able to install via the package manager, I'd prefer not to install at all, and instead run as a standalone application. Looking at the soapUI download ...
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2answers
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Is it better to compile from source or to install from a .deb package?
Sometimes, when downloading software from the Internet, I find that there is a .deb package ready for either my Debian/Ubuntu and also a tarball to be compiled. In the beginning I would simply use the ...
