A convenient way to add or remove applications is with a package manager. The kde 5 plasma desktop environment runs on low memory and works pretty great. 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. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening ive recently installed kubuntu 11. If that is the problem, do not open so much at one time or upgrade to more memory on your computer. Muon software center crashes at launch ubuntu forums. Installing additional software on windows vs ubuntu. Muon is opening but im not able to view softwares or seach for one. Over the past few weeks, the fate of ubuntus software center has received a lot of press. However, for someone completely new to linux some of the terms and procedures may be unfamiliar or confusing. How to fix the kde plasma panel crash problem youtube.
The software is now discover instead of muon, and it didnt work since right after installation. Kubuntu is the official flavor of ubuntu with the kde 5 plasma desktop environment. It kept crashing and i could not install any new package with the gui interface. 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. Just installed kubuntu and updated softwares etc via muon. Check out the feature tour if you would like to learn more. Creating a kubuntu live usb from cd pen drive linux. Its default view shows all the main categories, after selecting what you want, it will show either the corresponding packages or subcategories. Information for kubuntu can be found on the kubuntu homepage. The new thing is called muon discover, and it comes with fancy screenshots and recommendations. Fix for ubuntu softwarecenter authentication error. I was facing a problem every time i tried to open my ubuntu software center. Software center will then open using super user and allow you to install or remove packages.
For others, check with your distribution to see availability. On 17 april 2014, jonathan riddell has announced the release of kubuntu 14. Kubuntu has the muon package manager installed by default. Common reasons for ubuntu crashes and how to recover. Aj reissig is the author of the freedomredux novel series and chronicles of aria prime novella serial. By default kubuntu comes with a great package manager called muon discover. Both windows and linux come with some necessary software preinstalled like a media player, a web browser, etc. 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. 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. This wiki page explains how to manage software repositories in ubuntu. Now we will see the commands for uninstalling the muon from ubuntu 12. In addition to it, you can have the synaptic package manager, which is a very simple and powerful package management tool for ubuntu. I cant install updates with muon update manager kde.
Do not crash muon software center if we try to navigate to an application page before. Flashplugininstaller needs to be removed and reinstalled daily. Below you will find several methods for installing new packages software. I also used ubuntus casper persistence feature, which enables me to save and restore changes at each boot.
Low memory could be caused by opening more applications or data files than will fit in the memory you have installed. 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. When i start muon software center, it will crash immediately after launch segmentation fault. The following applications are installed by default. If you are running ubuntu and your system randomly crashes, you may be running out of memory. 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. 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.
Gnome software shows less programs than ubuntu software center. Ubuntu software center crashes a few seconds after opening. 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. Kubuntu opetating system free download for desktop pc and. I did several upgrades from natty to oneiric on most of our family pcs we have got some seven pc running ubuntukubuntu. 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. After installing softwarecenter in xfce on chromebook, i get an authentication error when trying to install or remove packages. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq. 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. Our muon update tool has had a lot of improvements. What is changing, however, will be the ability to submit new applications or updates to existing applications. Initially i thought it was due to network issues, but after a further examination it turned out not to be the case. The kubuntu team is proud to present our new suite of tools for installing and managing software.
The aptitude command is a great alternative to the aptget command has a. Currently, im having a problem with youtube on kubuntu 7. 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. 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. 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. 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. Those wishing to use it might consider filing a bug to get it packaged. For uninstalling this package you can easily use the apt command and remove the package from linux operating system.
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. How to create a kubuntu live usb flash drive while running from the live cd. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Muon update manager, muon software center and muon package manager. I realized that muon software center also doesnt work. Established 20050717, kubuntu forums was the idea made real by our host, open source. Kubuntu install hangscrashes in vmware player vmware. A changelog viewer allows you to examine what is new. Apper looks like its just like muon software center which is part of kubuntu 12. As can be seen in the previous screenshot muons software center is incredibly straight forward, clutter free.
Kde is one of the modern desktop environment on linux. 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. Ive tried installing kubuntu restricted extras and macromedia flash plugin, both of which i. I run kubuntu precise and have had huge problems with rekonq. Package management in kubuntu is among the best among all linux distributions. A graphical alternative is the muon package manager but its not as pretty. Installing additional software is a quite different procedure on both. There are several ways to manage applications in kubuntu. 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. Installing additional software on windows can be done in two ways. If you want to install the ubuntu software center under kubuntu without the gnome recommended packages tacked on run this in your terminal. Updates are split up into three sections for easier browsing. During update installation, a progress bar shows download and installation progress.
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. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening nerd. Click on the link below to install it from the software center. Describe the bug postman app crashes completely or goes black screenunresponsive ui on openingeditingsaving requests. Kubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide community of developers, testers, supporters and translators. Weve covered all three indepth in our visual guide. 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. There have been ample ravings about how the software center is about to vanish from the face of the earth. If i try to watch a video it displays that i need to install adobe flash player. This is a short guide to the software that is included in your kubuntu installation graphics. The muon software center is an easy to use way to install or remove new applications without having to worry about package management. You may prefer plasmadiscover, if what you are looking for is a software center. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for ubuntu software center crashes.