[SOLVED] Mint 17 repositories help

terrymc1 · 10-16-2014, 01:06 PM

i'm a beginner but have basic Linux software understanding & terminal knowledge. using Mint 17, which i understand us based upon Ubuntu 14.04. i want to add additional repositories. are Debian based compatible & if not, which are. a non mint or Ubuntu suggestion would be appreciated. many thanks!!

c0d3d · 10-16-2014, 01:08 PM

Could you tell us the repositories you would like to add? If not, are they PPAs or links?

terrymc1 · 10-16-2014, 01:12 PM

Thanks!! debgen.simplylinux.ch or similar. compatible with mint 17?

c0d3d · 10-17-2014, 03:12 PM

According to debgen.simplylinux.ch, it generates a sources.list file for you. So, in a terminal, run:

Code:

sudo cp /etc/apt/sources.list /etc/apt/sources.list.old
sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list

Now copy whatever is in the above box to the end of the file and save (Ctrl+X, Y, Enter). After that, run the command in the bottom box (if there is one). Now finish off with a "sudo apt-get update" (without the quotes) in a terminal. Now you're done! You can install any of the applications in those repositories.

terrymc1 · 10-18-2014, 01:06 AM

Would never have known that. Where can one learn about the commands you gave me? Nice job!

SandsOfArrakis · 10-18-2014, 02:27 AM

If you wish to use Debian repos with Mint, then I think you're better off switching to LMDE. Which is Linux Mint but it is based on Debian instead of Ubuntu

c0d3d · 10-18-2014, 08:21 AM

Start playing around with the shell. The internet is also your best friend on this. Look at this article to start understanding the command line. Look at solutions to other forum threads! There are many ways to learn about terminal commands. These are just a few.

In the end, I would suggest learning the shell commands in the way you like best.

By the way, mark this thread as solved if it is.

terrymc1 · 10-18-2014, 12:25 PM

Such great insight. T.Y. i'm saddled with a Ubuntu 12.04 or 14.04 due to dual boot on a windows 8 comp. As you may know, Mint via Ubuntu is 1 of the very few that support U.E.F.I.bios fully & I still need the windows side. Will keep on looking, as you suggested. Be well!! 😊