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10.5 on ubuntu 10.4
danh:
I really like Code::Blocks, and can't wait until I can upgrade to 10.05 (to fix some VERY annoying bugs). However, I am not prepared to use any of the upgrade methods currently available for Ubuntu 10.04. I do appreciate the detailed instructions several people have offered, but I am wondering if there are any intentions (or if it's even possible) to update the Debian repositories to make the upgrade process less complicated.
Specifically, I try to minimize the amount of "manually installed" software I have on my machine. The more that can be organized with the Synaptic Package Manager, the better. If I'm missing a simple install option for people like me, please do correct me. I know pasgui set up a repository, but the details on his webpage are so out of date that I'm hesitant to even try.
It's unfortunate, but Ubuntu has spawned a generation of users who are comfortable, but not quite confident, with all the powers that Linux offers (myself included). And I would hate for Code::Blocks to see reduced popularity simply because it doesn't offer a 1-click install for Ubuntu users.
Thank you!
oBFusCATed:
--- Quote from: danh on June 22, 2010, 07:28:48 am ---... but I am wondering if there are any intentions (or if it's even possible) to update the Debian repositories to make the upgrade process less complicated.
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Can't be done because the problem is in ubuntu, as stated many times, not the Debian's repos.
--- Quote from: jens on June 11, 2010, 11:26:35 pm ---You can either use pasgui's repo: http://lgp203.free.fr/spip/spip.php?article1
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This is pretty easy method, you need to learn only how to add another repo to your sources list (google it please).
--- Quote from: jens on June 11, 2010, 11:26:35 pm ---It's unfortunate, but Ubuntu has spawned a generation of users who are comfortable, but not quite confident, with all the powers that Linux offers (myself included).
--- End quote ---
Install arch linux or gentoo and you'll become very confident in working with the console and linux :P :lol:
--- Quote from: jens on June 11, 2010, 11:26:35 pm ---And I would hate for Code::Blocks to see reduced popularity simply because it doesn't offer a 1-click install for Ubuntu users.
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Also the distro's packagers are responsible for the packaging of CB for their distro. After all they know their systems best.
You should ask the ubuntu devs to include the package in their repos.
danh:
--- Quote from: oBFusCATed on June 22, 2010, 09:51:45 am ---Can't be done because the problem is in ubuntu, as stated many times, not the Debian's repos.
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That's unfortunate. When your program isn't compatible with the most popular linux distribution, whether it's your fault or not, you might want to start thinking about doing whatever it takes to resolve that issue. If they did everything they can (since I obviously don't know any of the details of this issue) then I'm sorry for complaining!
--- Quote ---This is pretty easy method, you need to learn only how to add another repo to your sources list (google it please).
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I have added other repos to my source list, and I don't have a major problem with that. However, the info on that page is most definitely not suitable for someone with my level of expertise. And it's not very encouraging when the top of the page says "The last stable version of Codeblocks is the 8.02." I would never suggest Code::Blocks to a friend until there was a page entitled "Installing Code::Blocks 10.05 on Ubuntu 10.04 via the Package Manager", since it's clear (as you say) that a 1-click install option is not a possibility.
--- Quote ---Install arch linux or gentoo and you'll become very confident in working with the console and linux :P :lol:
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No thanks. I use Ubuntu to avoid those headaches! =)
--- Quote ---Also the distro's packagers are responsible for the packaging of CB for their distro. After all they know their systems best.
You should ask the ubuntu devs to include the package in their repos.
--- End quote ---
I didn't know this. I thought that a program's developers were responsible for presenting a package to the distribution, and then the distribution was only responsible for ensuring that it was compatible. But as you say, it's not compatible (Ubuntu's fault, as you say), so the point is moot.
Your response does not inspire much hope, so I'll probably just end up switching to another IDE. That will be a shame, because I don't know any other IDE that has virtual project management, which is really the main reason I use C::B.
oBFusCATed:
Sorry I've given you the wrong link...
Just add the repo from here -> http://lgp203.free.fr/ubuntu/
And you can have your one click install... the windows way...
Argh, packagers should not have guis...
danh:
Thank you, that link was sufficient for my needs. I'm all set up with 10.05 and no longer have to chmod my shell scripts every time I edit them! Woohoo!
Also, there are some things that Windows does that are good. Just because it is mostly evil does not mean Linux can learn nothing from it. =)
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