This post explains how to update and install packages in Ubuntu from a terminal. It also explains how to perform a version upgrade. apt-get and apt is the same command. We use apt in this post because is shorter. To update the package source list or repositories, type this command: sudo apt update Take into […]
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How to install JRE or JDK in Ubuntu
This post explains how to install or update Java components JRE or JDK in operating system Ubuntu. It may be compatible with other Debian-like or Ubuntu-like Linux distros, like Linux Mint, etc. Step-by-step Procedure 1. Install repository Open a terminal. Install repository from command line: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:<repositoryaddress> The repositories I found were (you […]
Install PlayOnLinux on Ubuntu Linux
I installed in on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Please follow the instructions below. 1. Add PlayOnLinux repository: Open the Ubuntu Software Centre > Edit > Software Sources > Other Software > Add. In APT line, type the following (replace “precise” with your distro, e.g. “lucid”, if you have an earlier version): deb http://deb.playonlinux.com/ precise main Press […]
