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Maintaining kernel modules submitted in the Software Center over kernel updates
This question is specifically for submitting a package in the Software Center.
If I wish to submit a package that contains a kernel module (*.ko) which will install in /lib/modules/ and there is a ...
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Adding my own dependency to a quickly app
I have a paid app I'm getting ready to release on the software center but I need to add a package as a dependency. The problem is that I have to package the python module to a *deb and it is not ...
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Are USC applications allowed to install .desktop files?
Ubuntu's official site for developers says:
Technical requirements:
In order for your application to be distributed in the Software Centre it must:
Be in one, self-contained directory when ...
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Are charges made on application updates?
I'm planning to develop an open source application and am also considering to set a non-zero price for it.
If an user purchases the app, will he be charged again when updates are released?
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Can I respond to comments in Software Center as app developer?
Is there anyway to respond to some comments privately on the Ubuntu software center? Some users of my app seem to be having problems but have not filed bug reports or asked questions on the launchpad ...
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How can I get a list of all apps in the Ubuntu Software Center?
I´am playing with Software Center's API, after seeing this post on askubuntu.
My question is: how can I get a list of all Ubuntu Software Center's apps?
From the other question I get this endpoint ...
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How to add in-app advertising?
I'd like to code something cool for the ubuntu software center.
I'll release my app for free, but I'd like to add some in-app advertising.
Is it possible ? how can I do that ? is it hard ?
Thanks to ...
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Why can't I get all reviews for this app in the Ubuntu Software Center using the JSON API?
I have a question after reading this: Is there any web API for Software Center available?
I am trying to understand the Ubuntu Software Center's JSON endpoints.
This JSON lists all the apps ...
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How to put app in “What's new” section in Software Center
as the title says, I want to know how to put my new commercial app in "What's new" section in Software Center. I published it 2 weeks ago and I still can't see it in "What's new" section. So do I to ...
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Make online link for application in softvare center
is it possible to make online link for an application which is located in ubuntu software center. I need to advertise my app and I don't know how to make link for my app (I don't have website).
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How to know when commercial app will be published
Is there a way for me to know when my app will be published. I assume there is a list of apps which needs to be reviewed, so I would like to know on which place is my app, in that table. I hope you ...
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Can I submit beta version of software to software center?
Does myapps potal allow beta version of software? Recently I saw the app appollo browser which says it is a beta version.
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What are the recommendations or requirements for using the “available on the software center” html button?
On my website, I would like to advertise an app I've contributed code to. I would like to add a button next to the description of the app similar to the one used on the apps.ubuntu.com pages.
They ...
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How does the PPA fit into the scenario of publishing an application to the Ubuntu Software Center?
I've been going through docs for the past couple of hours but I haven't understood what the PPA is? I have a cross-platform Java application that I'd like to publish to the Ubuntu Software Center. My ...
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Developing OpenGLES2 apps for Ubuntu Software Center
I have a game for iOS and Android that I now want to port to Ubuntu.
I plan to distribute it with Ubuntu Software Center.
Preferrably for free with an in-app-purchase.
My codebase is currently based ...
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What is the payout date for commercial applications?
What date are commercial developers paid for their sales? I thought it was quarterly, but it's been about 4 months since my first sale and I haven't been paid.
NOTE: I sent canonical an email, I'll ...
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How Can Someone With Minimum Programming Experience Publish an App of an Existing Program not found in the Software Centre?
There's a free mathematics software that I would like to see in Ubuntu Software Centre, called, 'Sage.' I have minimal experience in programming, so I'm basically here asking if someone could either ...
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How Can I Publish Addons on the Ubuntu Software Center
I have a commercial app, and according to the FAQ on http://developer.ubuntu.com, there is a way for me to publish add-ons as seen with many open source applications such as Thunderbird mail.
I am ...
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Which database to use for quickly and pygtk
I'm writing application using quickly Pygtk and glade.
this application should have database connection (such as MySQL) for reading and writing data from the local or outsourcing machine \ server.
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Where do you set keywords for applications in order to get them to show up in software center and dash searches?
Exactly as the title states, what fields do you modify in order to return an app for specific search terms in dash and software-center?
Is it keywords in the applications .desktop file?
Something ...
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How does magazine publishing work on the Ubuntu Software Center?
I'm looking into publishing a magazine on the Ubuntu Software Center, how would I go about doing that?
I notice there are a lot of them, but I'm not sure how it works. Thanks.
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Multiple versions of the same app on Ubuntu Software Centre?
I already published my proprietary app on Ubuntu Software Centre (https://myapps.developer.ubuntu.com), and now I want to update it with the new version.
This time I wanted to upload multiple builds ...
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Using pkexec policy to run out of /opt/
I still try to make it possible to run my app with root priveleges. Therefore I created two policies to run the application via pkexec (one for /usr/bin and one for /opt/extras... ) and added them to ...
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When will the applications submitted to the Ubuntu App Showdown be available for download via the Software Centre? [closed]
The deadline for submitting applications has passed and now the applications are being reviewed. OMG! Ubuntu points out that the applications will be available on the Software Centre by the end of ...
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How submit a project to Ubuntu Software Center with Quickly
Which are all the steps? I'm going to reply below :)
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Ubuntu App Submission won't allow the “free” bubble to be checked
I am at the final stages of the Ubuntu App Developer Showdown, and I'm right at the point where I am submitting my app. The problem I run in to however, is that even though buy is at $0.00, it will ...
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My Rhythmbox plugin can't meet the Ubuntu Software Center “my-app” requirements
At http://developer.ubuntu.com/publish/my-apps-packages/ the following technical requirements are cited:
Technical requirements
In order for your application to be distributed in the Software ...
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how can i make ubuntu software center offer 32-bit packages
I am developing a 3D game/graphics/simulation engine on 64-bit ubuntu 12.04 LTS. The 64-bit version of my application compiles, links and executes just fine. However, I cannot build a 32-bit version ...
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Promoting an app in the Ubuntu Software Center through a ratings and reviews API
As an app author, I would like to promote my app in Ubuntu. One nice way to do it is to encourage users to submit their reviews and ratings to the Software Center.
It would be really cool if I could ...
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How to programmatically fetch a list of applications from the Software Center
Im writing a PyGI app where I'd like to show a list of matching applications from the Ubuntu Software Centre in an auto-completion text entry or dropdwon. I haven't yet figured out the best way to ...
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Why is quickly ignoring the setup.py file in my project directory?
Whenever I try to package my application with quickly, the following error pops up in my terminal:
And the package is in the directory. Whoop de doo.
Then, when I go to open the .deb file in ...
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When do I need submit my software by in order to be in the software center for 12.04?
I am working on developing a program and want to put it in the software center when I am finished. Do I have to upload the program to developer.ubuntu before the release of 12.04 if I want it to be in ...
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When will my application be available in Ubuntu Software Center after publishing?
I published my commercial software in Ubuntu Software Center already , the status has changed to 'Published' , but when I updated my software catalog by apt-get update, and tried to search for my ...
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Is there any web API for Software Center available?
I wonder if there is an API available for using contents from the Ubuntu Software Center on my webpage. I know The Ubuntu Apps Directory website contains an almost complete database of applications ...
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In the Ubuntu Software Center, how are apps promoted?
I have made a Kakuro game called Sukaro for Ubuntu 11.10 and its successfully published in the Software Center (Its a commercial app).
And so far, I have not seen any advertisements (on websites, ...
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Why can't I see my published software in my Ubuntu Software Center?
I recently submitted a Kakuro game (called "Sukaro") to the Ubuntu Software Center and it got published about 2 days back. Its a commercial app for $2.99.
I see the "Published" status on the Ubuntu ...
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How do I package an application to submit to the MyApps portal?
I'm trying to submit my app to the MyApps portal.
I really don't get it what I should submit, source code or deb package? If source, in which format, whole app as zip, tar.gz...?
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How do I update my own application in the software center?
Some applications use web services to provide services to users (especially Unity lenses). Things with APIs that might change, or things that might be updated. So what happens when someone submits a ...
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How long does it take to complete the review stages in Ubuntu?
When we submit an application to the Ubuntu Software Center, how long does it take to complete the review stages? Namely,
Pending Review
In Review
How long (average or based on your experience) ...
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How can I contact the developers to ask to upload new software in the USC?
BZFlag is a free, open source, online multiplayer video game. Now the problem is:
In the BZFlag website under the section download, http://bzflag.org/ you can download the windows .exe and the source ...
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How does Canonical report and transfer Software Center sales money to app developers?
I would like to clarify some details of the derivation earned from the sale of application money. If I understood correctly, at the end of each quarter you will send us email to report the amount of ...
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How to comply with this guideline for submitting an application to the Software Center?
I was reading through the Ubuntu Developer Programme Agreement for submitting applications to the Software Center and stubled across the following clause:
3.1 You must first test Apps you submit ...
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How is tax handled for purchases from the Ubuntu Software Centre?
I've just created an account to submit an application to the Ubuntu Software Centre and the agreement says: "You are responsible for determining applicable taxes in connection with distributing your ...
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What happens with the source code when submitting an application
This is a follow up question for: How updates are handled for commercial applications?
When I submit an application for inclusion in the Software Center, I have to upload a Debian source package. ...
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How updates are handled for commercial applications?
I'm planning on publishing a commercial (paid) application to Software Center and I've seen that during the process of submiting the app I have to upload a .deb package. I'd like to know if there is ...
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Central data storage for apps in Software Center
I am trying to make a package for the Software Center, but so far the problem is that there seems to be no central place to store data for all users.
We need that to store license files that the ...
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Will applications in the software center receive updates of new versions?
Is it possible to provide updates for software in Ubuntu 11.10 software center.
For example upcoming versions of vlc, inkscape and many others.
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Can I create an installer for a proprietary game?
Neverwinter Nights is a game by Bioware. They have released a Linux version which is inconvenient to install. It's nothing more than copying stuff around but it can be messed up. The game files can be ...
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How to submit commercial apps to the Ubuntu Software Center? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the process for getting paid apps into the Ubuntu Software Center?
Why isn't there a clear description for developers on selling an app on the Ubuntu Software ...
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What restrictions are there on paid applications?
If I pay for a program can I install it on the three computers I use on a daily basis?
How is licensing decided or are there any restrictions on licenses used?
Where are these kinds of ...
