Noob install issue

[CathJ]

I have a really basic question

I have a netbook running Ubuntu (Karmic) which I use mostly for travelling, and I recently bought a GPS logger so I can log where I've been, and when I get home, geotag my photos. The problem is that the software that comes with the logger is Windows only.

So I did a bit of searching, and found an ubuntu version at https://launchpad.net/igotu2gpx and https://launchpad.net/~igotu2gpx/+archive/ppa.The problem is, I don't quite know how to install it. I followed the steps they give under "Read about installing", which seems to do a "add-apt-repository" to get the package's key, and then does a "apt-get update" to get the package. So far so good, but then it says "now you're ready to starting installing software from the PPA!", but I have no idea how to do that I went to the Ubuntu Software Centre and searched for igotu (since that's how I'd normally install something new), but it couldn't find anything. Obviously I'm missing a step, or doing the wrong thing - and I'm just slightly embarrassed that I can't do something as simple as install some software! Help, please?

 

[Lounger]

Don't be embarassed. This is one of linux's great failings.

 

[warwickw]

sudo apt-get install igotu2gpx

Should install it for you.

 

[MyWorld]

Don't be embarassed. This is one of linux's great failings.

Just cause you lack the skill to install a simple app does not mean it is Linux that is at fault.

Likewarwickw said, sometimes when adding custom repositories it will not show up in the package manager, but invoking the install from a terminal will pull it in or at least give you an error message so that you can troubleshoot further.

Shout if you need more advice!

 

[Bismuth]

I thought apt-get update pulls in the newly added repository, so that you can then use the command line or Synaptic to install the software associated with the repo. At least, that's been my experience.

warwickw's suggestion should work as well.

B

 

[kingrob]

Don't be embarassed. This is one of linux's great failings.

Troll alert!!

But it was kinda funny....

 

[MyWorld]

I thought apt-get update pulls in the newly added repository, so that you can then use the command line or Synaptic to install the software associated with the repo. At least, that's been my experience.

warwickw's suggestion should work as well.

B

I have had this problem with Ubuntu and VLC in the past for some reason, adding the repositories did not show the needed software in Synaptic, but installed fine from the command line.

 

[Bismuth]

I have had this problem with Ubuntu and VLC in the past for some reason, adding the repositories did not show the needed software in Synaptic, but installed fine from the command line.

Ok, never added VLC's repositories, am also adding/removing repos as I go along, and haven't noticed this. Could also be that I prefer the command line for the most part. When I have been lazy and used Synaptic, it's worked fine.

B

 

[ChilliGirl]

Troll alert!!

But it was kinda funny....

it is quite funny

 

[Lounger]

Just cause you lack the skill to install a simple app does not mean it is Linux that is at fault.

Likewarwickw said, sometimes when adding custom repositories it will not show up in the package manager, but invoking the install from a terminal will pull it in or at least give you an error message so that you can troubleshoot further.

Shout if you need more advice!

Cath is the one who didn't know it. I'm just saying that Linux is not friendly in the same way as windows. If I want to install something I just double-click. Linux should be just as easy and this is definitely a failing. These are not the questions users should be asking in a 21st Century Graphical OS!

 

[ocky]

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:igotu2gpx/ppa

sudo apt-get update

After update maybe easier to go into Synaptic check under 'New in Repository' and install from there.

 

[Happy Camper]

I have a really basic question

I have a netbook running Ubuntu (Karmic) which I use mostly for travelling, and I recently bought a GPS logger so I can log where I've been, and when I get home, geotag my photos. The problem is that the software that comes with the logger is Windows only.

So I did a bit of searching, and found an ubuntu version at https://launchpad.net/igotu2gpx and https://launchpad.net/~igotu2gpx/+archive/ppa.The problem is, I don't quite know how to install it. I followed the steps they give under "Read about installing", which seems to do a "add-apt-repository" to get the package's key, and then does a "apt-get update" to get the package. So far so good, but then it says "now you're ready to starting installing software from the PPA!", but I have no idea how to do that I went to the Ubuntu Software Centre and searched for igotu (since that's how I'd normally install something new), but it couldn't find anything. Obviously I'm missing a step, or doing the wrong thing - and I'm just slightly embarrassed that I can't do something as simple as install some software! Help, please?

You've done it all right imo, instead of going to the software centre take a look in Synaptic package manager instead.

 

[Logo]

From terminal just run sudo apt-get install igot2gpx

That will install the app for you.

 

[MyWorld]

Cath is the one who didn't know it. I'm just saying that Linux is not friendly in the same way as windows. If I want to install something I just double-click. Linux should be just as easy and this is definitely a failing. These are not the questions users should be asking in a 21st Century Graphical OS!

Okay, 21st century and all, what do I need to do to install say... AVG anti-virus on Windows?
WHAT THERE IS NO CENTRAL REPOSITORY ON WINDOWS!!!!
I have to do what???? Google for the applications first, dredge through how many pages of promotions and agreements till I finally reach the correct download link, download it myself, install it myself, fight of how many more promotions for the "PRO" version AND THEN I HAVE TO MAINTAIN IT MYSELF!!! In the 21st century????

Troll Allert: "But you see, applications nowadays update themselves on Windows..."

Right, open task manager and have a look at how many resources are wasted on Windows just for this updating of applications:
Java updater
Adobe updater (When i used Windows still this was one of the most persistent pests!)
Apple updater
VLC updater (I di just install it?)
Browsers of choice updaters
A lot more software updaters!
And a Windows updater as well.

And no matter what you do once the application is updated they will throw their icons all over your Desktop like someone dumping their garbage all over your lawn, no options what so ever to NOT do this, I like my Desktop to be clean thank you.

21st Century?
I could go on...

 

[Lounger]

The argument was about a long line command instead of a GUI click. Which would you prefer?

 

[MyWorld]

The argument was about a long line command instead of a GUI click. Which would you prefer?

You have not used Ubuntu for a while if you made such a generalization?

It is the odd package that needs to be installed like mentioned in the first post, a package maybe only a handful of people will ever use. I can assure you if it gets even remotely popular or if the OP asked them to include it in the repositories chances are good they will if certain standards are met.

For Ubuntu in 99% of the cases, open Synaptic and click install what you need.

OP, sorry for the derail, did you get it going?

 

[kingrob]

I have had this problem with Ubuntu and VLC in the past for some reason, adding the repositories did not show the needed software in Synaptic, but installed fine from the command line.

I use Ubuntu Tweak to install my 'goodies'.

Chromium is not as nice as Google Chrome & if you add it via Ubuntu Tweak, it actually asks you if you want stable, beta or dev.

How cool is that?

 

[ocky]

I fully agree with MyWorld's post #14. In addition, the stuff one installs from the repos. is signed and safe to use.
In Windows if I want to install some or other media player for eg. I am taking pot-luck in trusting the site.
But then again I haven't used Windows for 3 years now as I have no need for it.

 

[kingrob]

Okay, 21st century and all, what do I need to do to install say... AVG anti-virus on Windows?
WHAT THERE IS NO CENTRAL REPOSITORY ON WINDOWS!!!!
I have to do what???? Google for the applications first, dredge through how many pages of promotions and agreements till I finally reach the correct download link, download it myself, install it myself, fight of how many more promotions for the "PRO" version AND THEN I HAVE TO MAINTAIN IT MYSELF!!! In the 21st century????

Troll Allert: "But you see, applications nowadays update themselves on Windows..."

Right, open task manager and have a look at how many resources are wasted on Windows just for this updating of applications:
Java updater
Adobe updater (When i used Windows still this was one of the most persistent pests!)
Apple updater
VLC updater (I di just install it?)
Browsers of choice updaters
A lot more software updaters!
And a Windows updater as well.

And no matter what you do once the application is updated they will throw their icons all over your Desktop like someone dumping their garbage all over your lawn, no options what so ever to NOT do this, I like my Desktop to be clean thank you.

21st Century?
I could go on...

 

[CathJ]

Thanks all - I used apt-get install and installed it successfully (yay!), then read further and found I could have used the Synaptic package manager (which answers the question I had when I got the netbook - what's the difference between Synaptic Package Manager and Ubuntu Software Centre?)

It's working perfectly now