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Ghdl in Ubuntu 13.04
Just installed Ubuntu 13.04 after formating my laptop, and for some reason I can not install ghdl. After adding the ppa with this command :
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pgavin/ghdl
everything is ...
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How can I install git-annex assistant
I install recently git annex in ubuntu 12.10 using APT. However, the package seems to be built without the assistant support.
Is there a PPA or another way of installing it ? I'd rather avoid ...
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How prioritize the source of a package?
I wanna install Haguichi from the PPA recommended repository here, but looking a repository is there a Rhythmbox version too, it is possible add the repository only for Haguichi and that Rhythmbox ...
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Unable install cmake and ccmake?
So the thing is I'm trying to install Cmake and cmake-curses-gui.
I have updated the system with apt-get-update.
sudo apt-get install cmake
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency ...
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Serious Installation Problem [duplicate]
I use ubuntu 12.04 LTS. It was all well. But suddenly from yesterday whenever I try to install something it shows:
Reading package lists... Error!
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: ...
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Strange jdownloader ppa package behavior [duplicate]
Trying to install Jdownloader like on this page
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jd-team/jdownloader
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install jdownloader-installer
After commands above I get following ...
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1answer
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How can I put games on a USB stick for a LAN party?
Soon, I'll be attending a LAN party. There will be a couple of laptops, of which some have Windows 7 installed, and some Ubuntu 12.04. None of these laptops are connected to the internet.
I want to ...
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1answer
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Can't install several development libraries
I can't install several packages. Here's what happened. I installed Ubuntu 12.04, added ppa:ricotz/testing and then upgraded to 12.10. My system works fine, but apt-get build-dep gnome-terminal for ...
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Can't install a dependency?
I've been trying to install 'boot-repair' but it keeps saying:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
Depends: boot-sav (>= 3.196) but 3.196~ppa3~quantal is to be installed
E: ...
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Error when trying to install Menulibre in Lubuntu 12.10 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I fix a 404 Error using a PPA?
When trying to add a PPA (to install menulibre) I get these errors:
Err http://ppa.launchpad.net quantal/main Sources 404 ...
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3answers
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How to install Trinity on 12.04?
I want to install Trinity (the fork of KDE 3.x) on Ubuntu 12.04. I tried adding the PPA and doing sudo apt-get install kubuntu-default-settings-trinity kubuntu-desktop-trinity, but I got an error:
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Problem adding a PPA to install gcc-4.7
I want to install gcc compiler 4.7 to use c++11 features. I have looked on the internet for instructions, and I found in several websites these steps:
sudo add-apt-repository ...
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1answer
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How to reinstall apps?
I am having trouble re-installing Create Launcher. I downloaded it two days ago but my Ubuntu was acting weird. Because I am new to Linux/Ubuntu, I un-installed it and re-installed it. I am trying to ...
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2answers
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UbuntuShowdown apps installation unable to locate package error
I recently heard about UbuntuShowdown apps. There are some very nice apps which I really want to try. I am trying to install these apps by adding repositories as it is mentioned on their page. But at ...
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How do I install the latest TeX Live 2012?
Ubuntu 12.04 still includes the outdated and obsolete 2009 version of TeX Live. Other than installing manually from the TeX Live website, is there any alternative to install the latest 2012 version on ...
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2answers
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Why can't I install from PPAs?
just new in using ubuntu, just installed it last night. I having a trouble installing apps using the terminal. When I try to install this:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:scopes-packagers/ppa
sudo ...
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2answers
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How do I push my app to Launchpad if I have followed the recommendations of the App Review Board for Quickly apps?
I developed an app called Discvur with Quickly. I intend to submit it to the App Review Board so that it can be published in the Software Center. Therefore I followed all the recommendations on ...
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1answer
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How to create a deb package that adds ppa then installs another package?
I'm looking for a single click solution to add a ppa then install a package in that ppa as the apturl method is disabled for security reasons.
I'm wanting to create a .deb file that adds my ppa then ...
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3answers
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How can I install Cinnamon on Ubuntu 12.04 and eliminate the following errors:
$ sudo apt-get install cinnamon cinnamon-session cinnamon-settings
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Note, selecting 'cinnamon' instead of ...
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5answers
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How to install GIMP 2.7?
Here I ask this question since 12.04 Beta 2 is usable and this question would come up sooner then later. After issuing the standard
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:matthaeus123/mrw-gimp-svn
sudo apt-get ...
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1answer
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Error: need a repository as argument
i am kind of new in Linux, and i am using kubuntu and i keep getting this error when installing a package in terminal, i tried java, openshot, any ppa package and i keep getting "Error: nedd a ...
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Can't install package (Cinnamon)
I am trying to install Cinnamon 1.4 on my Ubuntu VM (10.10) and I can not get this to work. If someone could be nice enough to explain what i'm doing wrong I would really appreciate it!
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Setting PPAs during installation to fetch updates
The last versions of Ubuntu allow to download updates during the installation process.
Is it possible to configure a PPA to fetch updates instead of using the default repositories?
E. g. configure ...
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2answers
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How to select from which source a software must be installed?
Here is my problem: I'm using Lucid Lynx and would like to have the latest version of freeciv.
The latest version I can get without adding a PPA is 2.1.10-1, it is in one of the default sources ...
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How to install multiple PPAs and applications at once?
I'm going to set up a couple of general use computers on one of my lab's work benches.
There's a whole bunch of PPA repositories and applications from the Ubuntu repositories that I'd like to install ...
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1answer
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Installing XULrunner, adding mozilla daily ppa doesn't help
I need to install xulrunner so I can use Redcar, but am unable to do so. I followed the steps in this question verbatim Install XULRunner 2.0.
Here's the output from adding the Mozilla PPA:
...
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1answer
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When a PPA has a package of the same name in the Ubuntu Software Center
If a PPA in your sources list has a package of the same name in the Ubuntu Software Center, which one shows up in the software center. Likewise, which package is downloaded via apt-get install ?
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1answer
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Adding y-ppa Manager [closed]
I was wondering if there was any way to add the app called Y-PPA managaer to ubuntu?
Y-PPA@launchpad.net
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3answers
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How do I install Ubuntu-Tweak?
I have heard a lot about Ubuntu-Tweak and how it is great for power users, but I don't know how to install it.
How do I do that?
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1answer
956 views
How can I install Glade 3.08?
Oneric comes with Glade 3.10 by default, and I need to install the older version. Is there any PPA, or some nice way to install it short of download the natty deb, pray that it works and pin it in ...
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1answer
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Use a PPA, or use a package for a different Ubuntu version?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a PPA that's designed for your version of Ubuntu, versus using a "normal" package, but one designed for a different version of Ubuntu?
Background: ...
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How do i install Libreoffice 3.4?
I read that it has better GTK+ integration,is faster and java has been minimized . so i wanted to try it .
How do i install it ?
A PPA would be preferable.
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2answers
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How to install LibreOffice 3.3.1?
How do I install the new version of LibreOffice (3.3.1) in Ubuntu 10.04? I have installed the PPA for LibreOffice but no updates show up.
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11answers
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How to install Eclipse?
I want to install the latest version of Eclipse but the Ubuntu Software Centre contains an older version.
Is there a PPA or some other way to install latest Eclipse?
Please describe the steps for ...
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1answer
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What does add-apt-repository mean?
What does this mean?
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:maco.m/ruby
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install rubygems
Hows does it differ from running
sudo apt-get install rubygems
Thanks.
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3answers
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How can Wolfenstein Enemy Teritory with dependency on libgtk1.2 be installed on Ubuntu?
Hey,
Im trying to install Wolfenstein E.T however it comes up with this error message when running, Saying its missing Libgtk-1.2. In the repos there is only libgtk2.0 any ideas how i can get around ...
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1answer
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Where would I find a PPA for the newest version of GIMP?
Does anyone know of a PPA that has the development version of GIMP?
I would like to try out the new single window mode.
