Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

[Liam]

I think in the earlier version of Kubuntu an install file was included in much the same way as it is for Mozilla.

Using KpackageKit I can find Gimp listed - but is their a semi automated way of installing this or do I need to get out to a console and run run apt-get install gimp?

[Telengard]

Re: Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

I recommend avoiding KPackageKit like the plague. See my last reply in your other thread for details.

By all means, use apt-get:

sudo apt-get install gimp

[skunk]

Re: Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

Click on the grey arrow -- it will turn blue
Then click Apply

[Liam]

Re: Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

Thanks I just saw your last reply.

Bugger!

I really liked the adept package in the old version for someone like me who is non technical it was a great solution.

[vinnywright]

Re: Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

yes of corse .......you can install with Kpackagekit or the comand line (terminal)

I notes you have just completed a new install and though Kpackagekit dose work I find synaptic to be a better package manager you may want to get it as well.

for your apt-get you will half to use sudo.......as in

sudo apt-get install gimp

and if you havent yet update the sorse lists first with

sudo apt-get update

Kpackagekit may have don this if you'v run relode from in it .

VINNY

[skunk]

Re: Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

But I agree 1000% with Telengard's advice

Avoid graphical package managers like the plague -- without exception, they all have a habit of hiding all the useful status information that you really need when things go pear shaped.

[Telengard]

Re: Can I install Gimp using KpackageKit?

Actually Adept works great IMHO. I still use it on Hardy. It shows me all the details I usually need too.

But yes, after I learned my way around apt-get and aptitude I pretty much stopped depending on the GUI package managers.