I realized that muon software center also doesnt work. Its default view shows all the main categories, after selecting what you want, it will show either the corresponding packages or subcategories. Aj reissig is the author of the freedomredux novel series and chronicles of aria prime novella serial. Kde is one of the modern desktop environment on linux. This wiki page explains how to manage software repositories in ubuntu. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Im aware about the upgrade of minitube, but in the software center muon discover from my operating system kubuntu none update of minitube is available. Muon update manager, muon software center and muon package manager.
Some basic graphics applications are installed in kubuntu by default, which allow you to create, view, scan, and manipulate images. The new thing is called muon discover, and it comes with fancy screenshots and recommendations. Weve covered all three indepth in our visual guide. Just installed kubuntu and updated softwares etc via muon. How to create a kubuntu live usb flash drive while running from the live cd. Low memory could be caused by opening more applications or data files than will fit in the memory you have installed. Although i havent used kde for sometime now including kubuntu but i think the package manager in kubuntu is as powerful as it is with ubuntu. Installing additional software on windows can be done in two ways.
Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening ive recently installed kubuntu 11. Installing additional software is a quite different procedure on both. If you are running ubuntu and your system randomly crashes, you may be running out of memory. This was my third attempt at installing a linux os that i wanted to operate using wake on lan and remote desktop rdp from my windows 7 laptop, so i was determined it would be third time lucky and i wouldnt have to. There is not a sure path to hit this bug, it happens like it is randomly, the most ways i got it to crash is by creating new unsaved requests around 57. Do not crash muon software center if we try to navigate to an application page before. Established 20050717, kubuntu forums was the idea made real by our host, open source.
What is changing, however, will be the ability to submit new applications or updates to existing applications. The aptitude command is a great alternative to the aptget command has a. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Our muon update tool has had a lot of improvements. Muon is opening but im not able to view softwares or seach for one. Kubuntu is the second child in the line of canonical kings, hence it gets less attention compared to the royal heir and favorite son, ubuntu. In some cases the driver can trigger a reset from software and the user might notice only a brief glitchiness or maybe nothing at all, but in. I was facing a problem every time i tried to open my ubuntu software center. In the following segment, i explain how i used ubuntus official startup disk creator to put kubuntu on a flash drive.
Join us on out in the open, wild and free on mastodon. But, few days ago in the ubuntu developer summit, with the introduction of qt5 toolkit version, kubuntu developers came up with a cool looking package manager for kubuntu natty narwhal called muon. If i didnt like the plasma environment of kubuntu i would have never kept the thing. Kubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide community of developers, testers, supporters, and translators kubuntu is a free, complete, and opensource alternative to microsoft windows and mac os x which contains everything you need to work, play, or share. However, for someone completely new to linux some of the terms and procedures may be unfamiliar or confusing. For others, check with your distribution to see availability. Over the past few weeks, the fate of ubuntus software center has received a lot of press. In addition to it, you can have the synaptic package manager, which is a very simple and powerful package management tool for ubuntu. There have been ample ravings about how the software center is about to vanish from the face of the earth. As can be seen in the previous screenshot muons software center is incredibly straight forward, clutter free. All seemed well and dandy untill i tried to shut them down. A graphical alternative is the muon package manager but its not as pretty. For uninstalling this package you can easily use the apt command and remove the package from linux operating system. When i start muon software center, it will crash immediately after launch segmentation fault.
Common reasons for ubuntu crashes and how to recover. Currently, im having a problem with youtube on kubuntu 7. A changelog viewer allows you to examine what is new. I did several upgrades from natty to oneiric on most of our family pcs we have got some seven pc running ubuntukubuntu.
The muon software center is basically like the ubuntu software center but built for kde, though it looks like the older interface that shipped with version 11. Kubuntu install hangscrashes in vmware player vmware. Software center will then open using super user and allow you to install or remove packages. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq.
I also used ubuntus casper persistence feature, which enables me to save and restore changes at each boot. Ubuntu software center crashes a few seconds after opening. I do not know why gnome software does not show as many software however i do know that there is definitely no way to change the software it. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening nerd. Aimed towards the average user, anyone can use the muon software center to search for applications to meet their needs or wants the muon updater is a system update gui. This guide is an attempt to walk you through the installation process stepbystep with detailed explanations along the way about what choices you have and what actions you should take. Information for kubuntu can be found on the kubuntu homepage. Click on the link below to install it from the software center. Apper looks like its just like muon software center which is part of kubuntu 12. There are several ways to manage applications in kubuntu.
Describe the bug postman app crashes completely or goes black screenunresponsive ui on openingeditingsaving requests. Flashplugininstaller needs to be removed and reinstalled daily. I cant install updates with muon update manager kde. How to fix the kde plasma panel crash problem youtube. Gnome software shows less programs than ubuntu software center. The kde 5 plasma desktop environment runs on low memory and works pretty great. By default kubuntu comes with a great package manager called muon discover. Initially i thought it was due to network issues, but after a further examination it turned out not to be the case. Kubuntu is a free, complete, and opensource alternative to microsoft windows and mac os x which contains everything you need to work, play, or share. Ubuntu software center crashes a few seconds after opening solved 0 system sunday, june 03, 2012 if ubuntu software center closes a few seconds after opening, then the solution given in this tutorial may help you fix this problem.
If i try to watch a video it displays that i need to install adobe flash player. On 17 april 2014, jonathan riddell has announced the release of kubuntu 14. Now we will see the commands for uninstalling the muon from ubuntu 12. Fix for ubuntu softwarecenter authentication error. Those wishing to use it might consider filing a bug to get it packaged. After installing softwarecenter in xfce on chromebook, i get an authentication error when trying to install or remove packages. Muon software center crashes at launch ubuntu forums. Subscribe to our youtube channel for more linux videos. X crashes and returns you to the login screen most of the time this indicates a crash, not a freeze. Kubuntu is part of ubuntu and is governed from within ubuntu governance structures by the. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for ubuntu software center crashes. Lubuntu was originally touted as being lighter, less resource hungry and more energyefficient, but now aims to be a functional yet modular distribution focused on getting out of the way and letting users use their. Renato medina ubuntu software center,ubuntu hi folks. It kept crashing and i could not install any new package with the gui interface.
The kde plasma 5 desktop environment is rock solid at this point, and rarely has any breaking issues that make it impossible to use the. If that is the problem, do not open so much at one time or upgrade to more memory on your computer. Package management in kubuntu is among the best among all linux distributions. The kubuntu team is proud to present our new suite of tools for installing and managing software. Kubuntu is the official flavor of ubuntu with the kde 5 plasma desktop environment. Below you will find several methods for installing new packages software. Now, to add to the drama, starting and ending with precise pangolin, the company decided it will no longer officially support kubuntu from its own resources, and it will become a community distro, like the other flavors. During update installation, a progress bar shows download and installation progress. Check out the feature tour if you would like to learn more. Kubuntu install hangscrashes in vmware player yallen aug 28, 2011 12. The muon software center is an easy to use way to install or remove new applications without having to worry about package management. Long term support means bugfixes and security updates will be added for the next 5 years, so you can be safe to use it until 2019. The following applications are installed by default.
I run kubuntu precise and have had huge problems with rekonq. The software is now discover instead of muon, and it didnt work since right after installation. Kubuntu opetating system free download for desktop pc and. Ive tried installing kubuntu restricted extras and macromedia flash plugin, both of which i. A convenient way to add or remove applications is with a package manager. Both windows and linux come with some necessary software preinstalled like a media player, a web browser, etc. Kubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide community of developers, testers, supporters and translators. If you want to install the ubuntu software center under kubuntu without the gnome recommended packages tacked on run this in your terminal. Installing additional software on windows vs ubuntu.