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New Kubuntu Dapper install - Firefox 1.5 to Firefox 2.0
I just installed Kubuntu Dapper. Using Adept, I added Firefox, but was disappointed that it installed ver. 1.5 I updated my Adept listing, before instsalling, so apparently the default repos don't include ver. 2.0.
I DLed the TAR from the Firefox site, but don't know what to do with it. Do I need to uninstall 1.5 first, and then, how do I install 2.0? Is there a repository where I can just ask for an update to 2.0? I searched the LQ forums for posts on this, and while I know it's been addressed, haven't found them, so would really appreciate the help. Thanks! Optiker |
Don't worry about version 1.5 - just leave it where it is.
To install Firefox 2, simply untar the tarball in /usr/local/firefox: Code:
sudo mkdir /usr/local/firefoxThen change the symbolic link in /usr/bin to point to the newly installed firefox 2. Code:
sudo mv /usr/bin/firefox /usr/bin/firefox1.5--Ian |
Ian...
That's exactly what I was hoping for! :) Bedtime, so probably won't get back to it unitl tomorrow, so will try it then anad report back. Thanks very much! Optiker |
This script automates the process for you:
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/firefox |
Or you can enable the backports repository which will upgrade 1.5 to 2.0, it should already be in your sources, just disabled.
It should look something like Code:
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-backports main restricted universe multiverse |
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However, I will try your script is binary_y2k2's backports suggestion doesn't work out. I thought I had enabled it, but maybe not. Thanks! Optiker |
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Double checked, and yes, it is enabled, but after updataing all and installing, got only 1.5. Anything special I need to do? Thanks! Optiker |
Let me 1st say it's not the 1st time I have heard horror stories about EasyUbuntu/Atomatix and I never recommend any one use them.
Ok, now back to FireFox You shouldn't have to do anything special to get version 2, just update. If it's not working something isn't right. Can you post your /etc/apt/sources.list so I can see if there is anything wrong in there? |
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Optiker -------------------- deb http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper main restricted deb-src http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper main restricted ## Major bug fix updates produced after the final release of the ## distribution. deb http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-updates main restricted deb-src http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-updates main restricted ## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'universe' ## repository. ## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu ## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to ## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in ## universe WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu security ## team. deb http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper universe deb-src http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper universe ## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'backports' ## repository. ## N.B. software from this repository may not have been tested as ## extensively as that contained in the main release, although it includes ## newer versions of some applications which may provide useful features. ## Also, please note that software in backports WILL NOT receive any review ## or updates from the Ubuntu security team. deb http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-backports main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://mx.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-backports main restricted universe multiverse deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security main restricted deb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security main restricted deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security universe deb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security universe ------------------------------------- |
I went the route suggested by aysiu and DLed the script and ran the commands. Looks like it installed fine. I just redirected the link per Ian's post. after I send this, I'll shut down Firefox and see if I did it right! :)
Back in a few minutes with results. Thanks! Optiker |
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aysiu (or others)...suggestions? Thanks! Optiker |
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I used aysiu's script to install, then tried to reset the link per your second code lines, but as noted, now the KMenu launch link does nothing. Suggestions? Thanks! Optiker |
Try running firefox from the command line - and post any errors here.
Open the KMenu Editor (right click on the K, and select "Menu Editor") and find the entry for Firefox. Check what the executable for Firefox is. --Ian |
Ian...
Run from command line - don't know how I had changed the link in the KMenu editor, and then I think back since it didn't work. At this point, the only thing I can find that works is back in the KMenu. From KMenu editor, executable is /bin/firefox.ubuntu' but there's also a firefox1.5 in the same folder. These are both script files. There's also a folder /home/optiker/.mozilla/firefox that contains a profile with time stamps consistent with when I ran aysiu's script to install 2.0. Perhaps it would be best to go back to ground zero - uninstall 2.0 using aysiu's uninstall script, and uninstall 1.5 using Adept, DL the tarball and follow your process. Comments? Thanks! Optiker |
You shouldn't need to uninstall firefox 1.5.
To run firefox from the command line, simply enter the command "firefox" (without the quotes). See what version starts up, and post any error messages. --Ian |
Ian...
OK - replying from work, buyt will do that this evening when I get home. Thanks! Optiker |
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I always "hear" about problems with Automatix, but people always just say it "broke their system", well, what did it do specifically? IGF |
Well...I was going to just provide a link to the thread on the Automatix forum for Dapper support where I went for help with the problem, but having searched the Automatix forum for the thread, I find it has apparently been deleted. Arnieboy did not seem too happy with me - he's convinced that there's a great K/Ubuntu conspiracy where they cause these things to break and blame it all on Automatix, and I'm just another whiner that's buying the K/Ubuntu line.
So, you can go to the following link for the thread that I posted here looking for help... http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...d.php?t=504515 If you follow the thread to the end, you'll find I eventually gave up. I eventually reinstalled Dapper, and vowed to never again use Automatix...not entirely sure about EasyUbuntu yet. Automatix is a great idea that would go a long way towards making K/Ubuntu friendlier for the average non-geek potential convert to Linux. Unfortunately, regardless of whose fault it is, the potential for driving users away is too great. After all, when the hype sends the message "use **** to set up K/Ubuntu - it's such a no-brainer that any dummy can set up a Linux machine" then find that it breaks the setup, why would a potential convert want to keep beating his head against that wall? The "horror stories" regarding Automatix are not limited to these forums. I've read similar in a number of other K/Ubuntu newsgroups and forums - as apparetnly binary_y2k2 has.. End of mini-rant! Probably get flamed by Automatix activists, but, that's where my experience left me in that regard. My 2-cents worth! As always, YMMV - and in your case, apparently does. Optiker |
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Now, it runs Firefox 1.5. When I run it from the console I get the following very long output...my reply continues below the console output... ---------------------- X Error: BadDevice, invalid or uninitialized input device 166 Major opcode: 144 Minor opcode: 3 Resource id: 0x0 Failed to open device X Error: BadDevice, invalid or uninitialized input device 166 Major opcode: 144 Minor opcode: 3 Resource id: 0x0 Failed to open device (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): Gdk-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_from_drawable: assertion `gdk_window_is_viewable (src)' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_n_channels: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_bits_per_sample: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_width: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_height: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GdkPixbuf-CRITICAL **: gdk_pixbuf_get_rowstride: assertion `pixbuf != NULL' failed (firefox-bin:5859): GLib-GObject-CRITICAL **: g_object_unref: assertion `G_IS_OBJECT (object)' failed ----------------------------------- So, I went back to your original reply and am trying to manually install FF 2 following your instructions. I managed the first line...creating the /usr/local/firefox folder. But, when I tried to run the next line, had problems. I had DLed the file from Mozilla to my /home/Downloads folder, and tried opening a terminal there to do this operation as well as just opening a terminal that I assume is in the root. Here's my terminal output... ----------------------------------- optiker@dell:~$ sudo tar -xzvf -C /usr/local/firefox-2.0.0.1.tar.gz tar: -C: Cannot open: No such file or directory tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now tar: Child returned status 2 tar: /usr/local/firefox-2.0.0.1.tar.gz: Not found in archive tar: Error exit delayed from previous errors optiker@dell:~$ ------------------------------------ What am I doing wrong and where do I go from here? Thanks! Optiker |
Here is how i went about aquireing the latest version of fire fox. I simply edited my /etc/apt/sources.list file and changed every accureance of dapper to edgy eft, Then i rebooted and opened a terminal window ans issued the followin command string update-manager -c and upgraded directly from dapper to edgy in turn updating firefox to 2.0.5 and ever othe key system component to it latest stable release.
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Thanks anyhow! Optiker |
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optiker@dell:~$ sudo tar -xzvf -C /usr/local/firefox-2.0.0.1.tar.gzYour problem in the above command is you need a space between /usr/local/ and firefox... --Ian |
ATTN: Ian
Ian...maybe I'm just digging the hole deeper...
At the point of my last post to you, I had run FF from the terminal resulting in ver. 1.5 opening, and giving the terminal messages I posted back. I was surprised that when I closed the terminal, Firefox also closed - guess that must be normal? I was also surprised that it would not run at all from the KMenu launch. In the KMenu editor, the enry was '/usr/bin/firefox1.5' Since then, I've uninstalled Firefox from Adept, then reinstalled it from Adept, trying to get back to where it was when I started this thread. However, it is where it was before I uninstalled. Ver 1.5 runs from the terminal with the messages shown in my previous post, and closes when I close the terminal. I think that if I wasn't so frustrated with it, I'd reinstall Kubuntu and hope for the best. Suggestions? Thanks! Optiker |
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---------------- optiker@optiker-micron:~$ sudo mkdir /usr/local/firefox Password: optiker@optiker-micron:~$ sudo tar -xzvf /usr/local/ firefox-2.0.0.1.tar.gz tar: /usr/local/: Cannot read: Is a directory tar: At beginning of tape, quitting now tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now gzip: stdin: unexpected end of file tar: Child returned status 2 tar: firefox-2.0.0.1.tar.gz: Not found in archive tar: Error exit delayed from previous errors optiker@optiker-micron:~$ ----------------- Was I supposed to run that first mkdir line before the wsecond line? Incidenatlly, on this computer, the Fir4efox install is (was?) still untouched. The entry n the KMenu Edit window for Firefox is firefox %u. When I run from a terminal, I get... ------------------------ optiker@optiker-micron:~$ firefox optiker@optiker-micron:~$ ------------------------- ...and ver 1.5 opens ust as it does from the KMenu. Masybe if we can get it done on the old machine, I can also get it done on the new one. Thanks! Optiker |
Got It!
Thanks all, especially Ian. I finally managed to get it done. Took some digging to learn how to move that firefox folder using the shell, and experimenting to learn what to point the KMenu button to, but finally got it done.
I guess this thread is closed. Optiker |
Well done!
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I always found swiftfox the easiest (and fastest) http://getswiftfox.com/debian.htm
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