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Installing software - Tom47 - 08-11-2014
I have an HP Mini100-3000 that I originally replaced the Windows 7 Starter with Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick. I was less than satisfied with the Maverick and learned about Linux Lite this past weekend. I installed it as the sole O.S. and am very pleased with the format.
My only issue is installing the software from the program list. I really want Chrome and selected #2, typed password, and waited for package download. I keep getting an error saying the download failed. I tried other choices and the same thing happens.
Does anyone have any suggestions or can direct me to a previous post? :-\
BTW, I did not install any updates. Could this be my problem? I see other replies and will check this later today.
Re: Installing software - Scott(0) - 08-11-2014
Hi Tom47,
Welcome to Linux Lite.
Regarding this part of your question:
Quote:BTW, I did not install any updates. Could this be my problem? I see other replies and will check this later today.
Yes, not installing updates after a fresh install of LL is a problem. Run the updates first (Menu > All > Install Updates) and then move on to installing additional software.
Post back and let us know how it works.
Scott
Re: Installing software - gold_finger - 08-11-2014
Welcome Tom47,
I've encountered same problem before. First install updates. If that doesn't fix problem, try the following:
* Go to Menu -> System -> Install/Remove Software.
* That opens the Synaptic Package Manager.
* In Synaptic, click Settings -> Repositories; then click the Other Software tab.
* Make sure there is a check mark in the box next to the listing shown below.
* Also, on that listing, make sure that it says "stable main" at the end. What I have run into is that it said "trusty main" at the end and that caused the error.
* If yours needs to be changed to "stable main", hit the "Edit" button while the google chrome listing is highlighted.
* Then type "stable" next to "Distribution:", click OK
* Then close the Software & Updates sources window.
* It should tell you it's going to refresh/reload the sources -- let it do that, or hit the "Reload" button yourself if it doesn't ask.
* Close Synaptic and you should now be able to install Chrome from "Install Additional Software" in the Menu.
Re: Installing software - Tom47 - 08-11-2014
gold_finger, I just tried to install updates as Scott described. I get the cursor requesting the password, but when I try to type the password, the cursor just goes blank for a moment. Nothing types into the space.
I also tried to enter a sudo apt for google and it won't let me type in the password. Typing everywhere else is fine.
Any suggestions? Thanks, Tom
Gee whiz- if I would just read more, I could fix my problems myself. Sorry guys, I just realized the passwords do not show but still work. I was able to get the updates list. I'll let you know how it goes from here.
OK. I've learned a lot in a short time! All is well, apps have downloaded as you both said they would. I am very pleased with Linux Lite and with the forum tech support I received.
Kudos to Scott and gold_finger for their help!
Re: Installing software - N4RPS - 08-13-2014
Hello!
When the superuser password is entered, nothing is echoed back to you - not even asterisks. This is normal.
Entering the superuser password and then pressing ENTER should be all you need to do to proceed...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob