How do I enable the “Universe” repository?
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Do you want to enable the universe and multiverse repositories in Ubuntu?
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How do I get to the Universe Repository in supported versions of Ubuntu?
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edited Mar 10 '17 at 23:14
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asked Jun 9 '12 at 16:40
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How do I get to the Universe Repository in supported versions of Ubuntu?
software-center package-management software-sources
software-center package-management software-sources
edited Mar 10 '17 at 23:14
Elder Geek
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asked Jun 9 '12 at 16:40
Dr.C.Badrinathan
717285
edited Mar 10 '17 at 23:14
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asked Jun 9 '12 at 16:40
Dr.C.Badrinathan
717285
edited Mar 10 '17 at 23:14
Elder Geek
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edited Mar 10 '17 at 23:14
Elder Geek
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edited Mar 10 '17 at 23:14
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asked Jun 9 '12 at 16:40
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asked Jun 9 '12 at 16:40
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asked Jun 9 '12 at 16:40
Dr.C.Badrinathan
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Do you want to enable the universe and multiverse repositories in Ubuntu?
– Mitch♦
Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
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Do you want to enable the universe and multiverse repositories in Ubuntu?
– Mitch♦
Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
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Do you want to enable the universe and multiverse repositories in Ubuntu?
– Mitch♦
Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
Do you want to enable the universe and multiverse repositories in Ubuntu?
– Mitch♦
Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
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If you want in one command and not use Software source ticking then in terminal put:
sudo add-apt-repository universe
On older versions of Ubuntu, you might have to use a full source line:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) universe"
To enable all Ubuntu software (main universe restricted multiverse) repositories use
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main universe restricted multiverse"
you can add also partner repository with different link (see difference is ubuntu to canonical)
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Then update the package list:
sudo apt-get update
p.s.
$(lsb_release -sc) checks your Ubuntu version and puts its name in the source link. Since 12.04 is called precise, you can test in a terminal that lsb_release -sc gives precise. That adds the precise name of your Ubuntu release in Software sources. Wrong word and nothing will work.
For all differences in repositories read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
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3
Just a note that you may have to runsudo apt-get updatebefore you can install the package you wanted.
– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
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44
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First, open software center. Click on 'edit' and then 'software sources' to open the software sources window. Once that is open, check the box that says, "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)."
Now, all the universe packages should show up in software center just like all the other ones.
More information:
- How do I enable the "Universe" repository from the command line?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
up vote
29
down vote
Command Line Way of enabling Ubuntu software Repositories For 12.10 and above:
To enable main repository,
sudo add-apt-repository main
To enable universe repository,
sudo add-apt-repository universe
To enable multiverse repository,
sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
To enable restricted repository,
sudo add-apt-repository restricted
NOTE:
After enabling the repositories, don't forget to update it.Run the below command to update the repositories,
sudo apt-get update
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
3
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
8
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
1
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
add a comment |
up vote
16
down vote
Open dash and type Software sources
then open software sources and click on the the universe repository .
Close and reload cache
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
add a comment |
4 Answers
4
active
oldest
votes
4 Answers
4
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
157
down vote
If you want in one command and not use Software source ticking then in terminal put:
sudo add-apt-repository universe
On older versions of Ubuntu, you might have to use a full source line:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) universe"
To enable all Ubuntu software (main universe restricted multiverse) repositories use
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main universe restricted multiverse"
you can add also partner repository with different link (see difference is ubuntu to canonical)
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Then update the package list:
sudo apt-get update
p.s.
$(lsb_release -sc) checks your Ubuntu version and puts its name in the source link. Since 12.04 is called precise, you can test in a terminal that lsb_release -sc gives precise. That adds the precise name of your Ubuntu release in Software sources. Wrong word and nothing will work.
For all differences in repositories read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
3
Just a note that you may have to runsudo apt-get updatebefore you can install the package you wanted.
– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
add a comment |
up vote
157
down vote
If you want in one command and not use Software source ticking then in terminal put:
sudo add-apt-repository universe
On older versions of Ubuntu, you might have to use a full source line:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) universe"
To enable all Ubuntu software (main universe restricted multiverse) repositories use
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main universe restricted multiverse"
you can add also partner repository with different link (see difference is ubuntu to canonical)
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Then update the package list:
sudo apt-get update
p.s.
$(lsb_release -sc) checks your Ubuntu version and puts its name in the source link. Since 12.04 is called precise, you can test in a terminal that lsb_release -sc gives precise. That adds the precise name of your Ubuntu release in Software sources. Wrong word and nothing will work.
For all differences in repositories read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
3
Just a note that you may have to runsudo apt-get updatebefore you can install the package you wanted.
– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
add a comment |
up vote
157
down vote
up vote
157
down vote
If you want in one command and not use Software source ticking then in terminal put:
sudo add-apt-repository universe
On older versions of Ubuntu, you might have to use a full source line:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) universe"
To enable all Ubuntu software (main universe restricted multiverse) repositories use
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main universe restricted multiverse"
you can add also partner repository with different link (see difference is ubuntu to canonical)
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Then update the package list:
sudo apt-get update
p.s.
$(lsb_release -sc) checks your Ubuntu version and puts its name in the source link. Since 12.04 is called precise, you can test in a terminal that lsb_release -sc gives precise. That adds the precise name of your Ubuntu release in Software sources. Wrong word and nothing will work.
For all differences in repositories read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
If you want in one command and not use Software source ticking then in terminal put:
sudo add-apt-repository universe
On older versions of Ubuntu, you might have to use a full source line:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) universe"
To enable all Ubuntu software (main universe restricted multiverse) repositories use
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main universe restricted multiverse"
you can add also partner repository with different link (see difference is ubuntu to canonical)
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Then update the package list:
sudo apt-get update
p.s.
$(lsb_release -sc) checks your Ubuntu version and puts its name in the source link. Since 12.04 is called precise, you can test in a terminal that lsb_release -sc gives precise. That adds the precise name of your Ubuntu release in Software sources. Wrong word and nothing will work.
For all differences in repositories read https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
edited Apr 11 at 10:55
David Foerster
27.6k1363108
27.6k1363108
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
answered Dec 11 '12 at 3:06
Kangarooo
2,81942134
2,81942134
3
Just a note that you may have to runsudo apt-get updatebefore you can install the package you wanted.
– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
add a comment |
3
Just a note that you may have to runsudo apt-get updatebefore you can install the package you wanted.
– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
3
3
Just a note that you may have to run
sudo apt-get update before you can install the package you wanted.– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
Just a note that you may have to run
sudo apt-get update before you can install the package you wanted.– ty01
Nov 21 '13 at 19:17
add a comment |
up vote
44
down vote
First, open software center. Click on 'edit' and then 'software sources' to open the software sources window. Once that is open, check the box that says, "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)."
Now, all the universe packages should show up in software center just like all the other ones.
More information:
- How do I enable the "Universe" repository from the command line?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
up vote
44
down vote
First, open software center. Click on 'edit' and then 'software sources' to open the software sources window. Once that is open, check the box that says, "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)."
Now, all the universe packages should show up in software center just like all the other ones.
More information:
- How do I enable the "Universe" repository from the command line?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
up vote
44
down vote
up vote
44
down vote
First, open software center. Click on 'edit' and then 'software sources' to open the software sources window. Once that is open, check the box that says, "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)."
Now, all the universe packages should show up in software center just like all the other ones.
More information:
- How do I enable the "Universe" repository from the command line?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
First, open software center. Click on 'edit' and then 'software sources' to open the software sources window. Once that is open, check the box that says, "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)."
Now, all the universe packages should show up in software center just like all the other ones.
More information:
- How do I enable the "Universe" repository from the command line?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
1
1
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
answered Jun 9 '12 at 16:57
user69469
46847
46847
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
In my case ( on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) This option was already checked. So i have just unchecked it and then checked it again. Click on "revert" and then software cache will update. And then i was able to install stable chrome using ubuntu software installer with stable debian page. Thanks @user69469 :)) Strang!! isn't it?
– Yashrajsinh Jadeja
May 29 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
up vote
29
down vote
Command Line Way of enabling Ubuntu software Repositories For 12.10 and above:
To enable main repository,
sudo add-apt-repository main
To enable universe repository,
sudo add-apt-repository universe
To enable multiverse repository,
sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
To enable restricted repository,
sudo add-apt-repository restricted
NOTE:
After enabling the repositories, don't forget to update it.Run the below command to update the repositories,
sudo apt-get update
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
3
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
8
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
1
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
add a comment |
up vote
29
down vote
Command Line Way of enabling Ubuntu software Repositories For 12.10 and above:
To enable main repository,
sudo add-apt-repository main
To enable universe repository,
sudo add-apt-repository universe
To enable multiverse repository,
sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
To enable restricted repository,
sudo add-apt-repository restricted
NOTE:
After enabling the repositories, don't forget to update it.Run the below command to update the repositories,
sudo apt-get update
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
3
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
8
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
1
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
add a comment |
up vote
29
down vote
up vote
29
down vote
Command Line Way of enabling Ubuntu software Repositories For 12.10 and above:
To enable main repository,
sudo add-apt-repository main
To enable universe repository,
sudo add-apt-repository universe
To enable multiverse repository,
sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
To enable restricted repository,
sudo add-apt-repository restricted
NOTE:
After enabling the repositories, don't forget to update it.Run the below command to update the repositories,
sudo apt-get update
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
Command Line Way of enabling Ubuntu software Repositories For 12.10 and above:
To enable main repository,
sudo add-apt-repository main
To enable universe repository,
sudo add-apt-repository universe
To enable multiverse repository,
sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
To enable restricted repository,
sudo add-apt-repository restricted
NOTE:
After enabling the repositories, don't forget to update it.Run the below command to update the repositories,
sudo apt-get update
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
edited Mar 6 '14 at 14:29
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
answered Mar 6 '14 at 14:12
Avinash Raj
51.3k41165211
51.3k41165211
3
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
8
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
1
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
add a comment |
3
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
8
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
1
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
3
3
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
what's the difference between your answer and kangaroo's answer, yours seems shorter, and simpler.
– speedox
Jun 19 '15 at 1:31
8
8
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
Because my answer won't work for the versions below 12.10
– Avinash Raj
Jun 19 '15 at 5:02
1
1
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
Is there also a way to check them first? So you only enable them when they aren't enabled already... For scripting purposes.
– user2304170
Apr 30 '16 at 11:53
add a comment |
up vote
16
down vote
Open dash and type Software sources
then open software sources and click on the the universe repository .
Close and reload cache
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
add a comment |
up vote
16
down vote
Open dash and type Software sources
then open software sources and click on the the universe repository .
Close and reload cache
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
add a comment |
up vote
16
down vote
up vote
16
down vote
Open dash and type Software sources
then open software sources and click on the the universe repository .
Close and reload cache
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
Open dash and type Software sources
then open software sources and click on the the universe repository .
Close and reload cache
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
edited Jun 9 '12 at 17:57
Lekensteyn
120k48263354
120k48263354
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
answered Jun 9 '12 at 17:20
Ashu
6,62832957
6,62832957
add a comment |
add a comment |
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