How do I install Pinta?
I ordered a new computer with Windows 8 to test before rolling out. It arrived with Ubuntu 12.04. Rather then just send it back, I decided to check it out first as I think the system is probably much better than the MS options. However, try as I might, I cannot get a PPA set up. I'm trying to install Pinta-Paint but can't find the line to copy into the software centre. Please could someone point me in the right direction.
Pinta Repository - Ubuntu Precise
Pinta is available in a software repository, or PPA. In an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution it is very easy to add a new PPA to your software repository lists to install new software or provide system updates.
For more information on PPA's click here.
After installing a repository one of the easiest ways to install almost any application is to use the Ubuntu Software Center. If you already have this in your repository list continue to Installing Pinta via the Ubuntu Software Center.
Copy, one line at a time, to install the following PPA to get the latest stable release and paste them in a terminal and press Enter
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pinta-maintainers/pinta-stable
Once you've installed the above PPA, then you must update you system with their package lists. Run the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Once you have a PPA setup with Pinta on it and have updated your package list, you are now ready to install Pinta.
Installing Pinta via the Terminal
Open terminal with Ctrl+Alt+Tkey-shortcut and after the PPA has been setup (see above), you can easily install Pinta from the terminal with this command:
sudo apt-get install pinta
Installing Pinta via the Ubuntu Software Center:
Once you have the PPA's setup and your system updated with their package list, now we can install Pinta via the Ubuntu Software Center:
- Launch the Ubuntu Software Center
- Search for
pinta - Click the 'Install' button to install Pinta.
- Once it is installed you can now use Pinta. Navigate to:
Menu▸Graphics▸Pinta(This is the default location in most menu systems. Your results may vary.)
Assuming the repo hasn't moved it should be:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:moonlight-team/pinta
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install pinta
See also the installation section here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/05/pinta-paint-net-clone-adds-new-tools-features