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| The Kubuntu software repository is organized into four "components", on the basis of the level of support Kubuntu can offer them, and whether or not they comply with Ubuntu's (and Kubuntu's) [[http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/philosophy|Free Software Philosophy]]. The components are called '''Main''' (officially supported software), '''Restricted''' (supported software that is not available under a completely free license), '''Universe''' (community-maintained, i.e. not officially supported software) and '''Multiverse''' (software that is "not free"). You can find more information about the Repositories [[http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/components|here]]. | The Kubuntu software repository is organized into four "components", on the basis of the level of support Kubuntu can offer them, and whether or not they comply with Ubuntu's (and Kubuntu's) [http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/philosophy Free Software Philosophy]. The components are called '''Main''' (officially supported software), '''Restricted''' (supported software that is not available under a completely free license), '''Universe''' (community-maintained, i.e. not officially supported software) and '''Multiverse''' (software that is "not free"). You can find more information about the Repositories [http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/components here]. |
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| The Kubuntu ISOs contain software from the '''Main''' and '''Restricted''' components. Once your system is made aware of the Internet-based locations for these repositories, many more software programs are made available for installation. Using the software package management tools already installed on your system, you can search for, install and update any piece of software directly over the Internet, without the need for installation media. | The Kubuntu Install CDs contain software from the '''Main''' and '''Restricted''' components. Once your system is made aware of the Internet-based locations for these repositories, many more software programs are made available for installation. Using the software package management tools already installed on your system, you can search for, install and update any piece of software directly over the Internet, without the need for the CD. |
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| Canonical now maintains a repository which contains commercial software such as Opera and Skype specifically built for Ubuntu. These are however not open source software. | Canonical, now maintains a repository which contains commercial software such as Opera and Real Player specifically built for Ubuntu. These are however not open source software. [[BR]] == Adding Repositories in Kubuntu == |
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| {{attachment:IconsPage/note.png}} This page describes how to manage software repositories in '''Kubuntu ''' releases. [[Repositories/Ubuntu| This wiki page]] explains how to manage software repositories in '''Ubuntu'''. | attachment:IconsPage/eyes.png This page describes how to manage software repositories in '''Kubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) and Kubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft)'''. [:Repositories/Ubuntu: This wiki page] explains how to manage software repositories in '''Ubuntu'''. |
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| == Managing Repositories in Kubuntu == | [[BR]] === Feisty Fawn (7.04) and newer === |
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| === Adding Repositories === | |
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| Kubuntu uses Muon for software management. To open it, click on your Kmenu, then open Muon. | To launch adept hit '''''KMenu -> System ->Adept (Package Manager)''''' . |
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| Select Source, Configure Software Sources in the window. Enter your administrative password at the prompt. | attachment:KubuntuFeistyAdeptRepoAdd_01.png |
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| [[attachment:muondiscover.png|{{attachment:muondiscover.png}}]] | Next you will be prompted for your password to be able to launch adept as super user. |
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| Left-click the 'Other Software' tab. | Once that's all done you should now have the adept package manager on your screen. |
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| Left-click the 'Add...' button. | On the menu of that screen you will want to click on '''''Adept -> Manage Repositories''''' |
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| Enter the repository address into the text box. The proper format is required, and looks similar to this: deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-ppa/backports/ubuntu raring main |
A new window opens. Here you can control your whole repository list and it's content. |
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| Left-click the 'OK' button to add the repository. | Just select the options you want to activate, or enter the repository URL in the '''''Third-Party Software''''' tab, and hit '''''Close'''''. Now hit '''''Reload''''' when you're advised to reload the information about available software. You will now be able to get packages from the activated repositories. |
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| Left-click the 'Close' button. A prompt will appear to update the package list. Muon will now be allowed to find the newly available software. | [[BR]] === Edgy Eft (6.10) and older === |
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| ==== Commandline method ==== | [[BR]] ==== Adding Universe and Multiverse ==== |
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| Or, you could just type a line or two of commands and get the job done as follows: (The example shows ppa:kubuntu-ppa , but substitute the PPA you desire and don't type exactly as shown) | |
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| su (to become root, or preface each command with sudo) | To launch adept hit '''''KMenu -> System ->Adept (Package Manager)''''' . |
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| apt-add-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_01.png |
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| apt-get update | Next you will be prompted for your password to be able to launch adept as super user. |
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| apt-get upgrade | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_02.png |
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| === Enable a Repository === | Once that's all done you should now have the adept package manager on your screen. |
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| You can use the Muon Software Center to enable repositories. | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_03.png |
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| How-to: Start Muon Software Center. Select Settings, Configure Software Sources in the window. Enter your administrative password at the prompt. Left-click the 'Other Software' tab. Check the appropriate box in the center section of the window to enable a repository. Left-click the 'Close' button. A prompt will appear to update the package list. Muon will now be allowed to find the newly available software. | On the menu of that screen you will want to click on '''''Adept -> Manage Repositories''''' |
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| === Disable a Repository === | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_04.png This is where you will be able to enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories. The first step on this page is to locate this line and the line below it. Once you have found these two line '''''right click''''' and '''''select enable''''' for both the deb and deb-src lines. |
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| You can use the Muon Software Center to disable repositories. | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_05.png |
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| How-to: Start Muon Software Center. Select Settings, Configure Software Sources in the window. Enter your administrative password at the prompt. Left-click the 'Other Software' tab. Uncheck the appropriate box in the center section of the window to disable a repository. Left-click the 'Close' button. A prompt will appear to update the package list. Muon will now forget the no longer available software. | Once that's done you will want to add Multiverse to them. '''''Double click''''' the universe text so that you get an edit box and beside universe type '''''multiverse''''' and hit '''''Enter''''' and do the same for the other line as well. |
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| === Remove a Repository === | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_06.png Now hit '''''Apply''''', then hit '''''Close'''''. From the main Adept window, now hit '''''Fetch Updates'''''. Once this finishes, you will now be able to get packages from the Universe and Multiverse repositories using Adept. |
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| You can use the Muon Software Center to remove repositories. | [[BR]] === Adding Canonical Commercial Repositories === |
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| How-to: Start Muon Software Center. Select Settings, Configure Software Sources in the window. Enter your administrative password at the prompt. Left-click the 'Other Software' tab. Left-click the name of an existing repository in the center section of the window to select it. Left-click the 'Remove' button. Left-click the 'Close' button. A prompt will appear to update the package list. Muon will now forget the no longer available software. | To launch adept hit '''''KMenu -> System ->Adept (Package Manager)''''' . |
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| == Additional Unofficial Repositories == | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_01.png |
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| There is a Kubuntu team [[https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa|PPA]] which contains several repositories maintained by Kubuntu developers and community members to support testing. They are: | Next you will be prompted for your password to be able to launch adept as super user. |
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| * [[https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/ppa | Kubuntu Updates]] - Updates for Kubuntu releases which are due to go to Ubuntu Updates. Mostly KDE point releases. These are expected to be reasonably safe to use, but are here for testing. These are intended to eventually go to the official Ubuntu repositories. | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_02.png |
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| * [[https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/backports | Backports]] - Backports of new versions of KDE and major KDE apps for Kubuntu which are either too large a change or not yet tested enough to go to Ubuntu Backports. These are only final releases of major new versions of KDE and related packages. Generally these can be expected to work, but will often be less mature or less tested than versions in the official repositories for a release. | Once that's all done you should now have the adept package manager on your screen. |
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| * [[https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/beta | Beta Backports]] - Backports of beta versions of KDE and major KDE apps. This PPA is only for enthusiasts who want an early look at upcoming releases and are willing to deal with significant breakage and regression. | attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_03.png |
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| * [[https://launchpad.net/~kubuntu-ppa/+archive/experimental | Experimental]] - Testing ground for unfinished Kubuntu packages. This PPA is not suitable for routine use. Only install specific packages from this PPA to support specific testing. Do not be surprised if something breaks your system. | On the menu of that screen you will want to click on '''''Adept -> Manage Repositories''''' attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_04.png This is where you will be able to add the Canonical commercial repositories. on the bottom of the screen you will see a input box that says New Repositories. In this box enter the following line. ''''' deb {{{http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu}}} dapper-commercial main ''''' Once entered click on '''''Add'''''. attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_07.png Once that's done you will now see a new line in your list with this new repository. attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_08.png Now hit '''''Apply''''', then hit '''''Close'''''. From the main Adept window, now hit '''''Fetch Updates'''''. Once this finishes, you will now be able to get packages from the Canonical commercial repositories using Adept. [[BR]] == Additional Information on Adept == For more information on Adept please visit http://help.ubuntu.com/ . |
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What are Repositories?
There are thousands of programs available to install on Kubuntu. These programs are stored in software archives (repositories) and are available for installation over the Internet. This makes it very easy to install new programs. It is also very secure, because each program you install is thoroughly tested and built specifically for Kubuntu.
The Kubuntu software repository is organized into four "components", on the basis of the level of support Kubuntu can offer them, and whether or not they comply with Ubuntu's (and Kubuntu's) [http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/philosophy Free Software Philosophy]. The components are called Main (officially supported software), Restricted (supported software that is not available under a completely free license), Universe (community-maintained, i.e. not officially supported software) and Multiverse (software that is "not free"). You can find more information about the Repositories [http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/components here].
The Kubuntu Install CDs contain software from the Main and Restricted components. Once your system is made aware of the Internet-based locations for these repositories, many more software programs are made available for installation. Using the software package management tools already installed on your system, you can search for, install and update any piece of software directly over the Internet, without the need for the CD.
Canonical, now maintains a repository which contains commercial software such as Opera and Real Player specifically built for Ubuntu. These are however not open source software. BR
Adding Repositories in Kubuntu
attachment:IconsPage/eyes.png This page describes how to manage software repositories in Kubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) and Kubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft). [:Repositories/Ubuntu: This wiki page] explains how to manage software repositories in Ubuntu.
Feisty Fawn (7.04) and newer
To launch adept hit KMenu -> System ->Adept (Package Manager) .
attachment:KubuntuFeistyAdeptRepoAdd_01.png
Next you will be prompted for your password to be able to launch adept as super user.
attachment:KubuntuFeistyAdeptRepoAdd_02.png
Once that's all done you should now have the adept package manager on your screen.
attachment:KubuntuFeistyAdeptRepoAdd_03.png
On the menu of that screen you will want to click on Adept -> Manage Repositories
attachment:KubuntuFeistyAdeptRepoAdd_04.png
A new window opens. Here you can control your whole repository list and it's content.
attachment:KubuntuFeistyAdeptRepoAdd_05.png
Just select the options you want to activate, or enter the repository URL in the Third-Party Software tab, and hit Close. Now hit Reload when you're advised to reload the information about available software. You will now be able to get packages from the activated repositories.
Edgy Eft (6.10) and older
Adding Universe and Multiverse
To launch adept hit KMenu -> System ->Adept (Package Manager) .
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_01.png
Next you will be prompted for your password to be able to launch adept as super user.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_02.png
Once that's all done you should now have the adept package manager on your screen.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_03.png
On the menu of that screen you will want to click on Adept -> Manage Repositories
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_04.png
This is where you will be able to enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories. The first step on this page is to locate this line and the line below it. Once you have found these two line right click and select enable for both the deb and deb-src lines.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_05.png
Once that's done you will want to add Multiverse to them. Double click the universe text so that you get an edit box and beside universe type multiverse and hit Enter and do the same for the other line as well.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_06.png
Now hit Apply, then hit Close. From the main Adept window, now hit Fetch Updates. Once this finishes, you will now be able to get packages from the Universe and Multiverse repositories using Adept.
Adding Canonical Commercial Repositories
To launch adept hit KMenu -> System ->Adept (Package Manager) .
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_01.png
Next you will be prompted for your password to be able to launch adept as super user.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_02.png
Once that's all done you should now have the adept package manager on your screen.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_03.png
On the menu of that screen you will want to click on Adept -> Manage Repositories
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_04.png
This is where you will be able to add the Canonical commercial repositories. on the bottom of the screen you will see a input box that says New Repositories. In this box enter the following line.
deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu dapper-commercial main
Once entered click on Add.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_07.png
Once that's done you will now see a new line in your list with this new repository.
attachment:KubuntuAdeptRepoAdd_08.png
Now hit Apply, then hit Close. From the main Adept window, now hit Fetch Updates. Once this finishes, you will now be able to get packages from the Canonical commercial repositories using Adept.
Additional Information on Adept
For more information on Adept please visit http://help.ubuntu.com/ .