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Install ZoneMinder in Jaunty

Asked by NakiMum

Is there a way to install Zoneminder in Jaunty?

I've tried installing it via Synaptic, but when I open it gives me
Error stating file '/home/tanya/zoneminder': No such file or directory

Then I tried installing using this : http://www.howtoforge.com/video_surveillance_zoneminder_ubuntu
this is the outcome
tanya@tanya-laptop:~$ deb http://id.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jaunty main restricted multiverse universe
bash: deb: command not found
tanya@tanya-laptop:~$

Then I tried downloading it for the site, but it's a tar-file and I've got no idea on how to untar.

I'm still relatively new to this so please be patient and explain in very simple terms.

Thanks in advance
Cheers

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

The thing you thought was a command is not a command, it is a repository

Here's what you need to do:

gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

scroll to the bottom of the file and paste the line:

deb http://id.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jaunty main restricted multiverse universe

Then save the file and close gedit. Back in teminal run:

sudo apt-get update

This will then update your systems knowledge of the repo and what is on it. The guide in the link you gave does actually instruct you with this but it isnt as clear as I have made here.

Nice to see a company supporting open source, though shame its only debian based system. A step in the right direction never the less.

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NakiMum (nakimum) said : 		#2

Hi actionparsnip

this is very clear, thank you.
One small problem - after following your instructions this is the output I get

tanya@tanya-laptop:~$ gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
tanya@tanya-laptop:~$ sudo apt-get update
E: Type 'multiverse' is not known on line 55 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list

Could you please shed some light?

Thanks

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

scroll to the line you added and remove the word "multiverse"

The line will now read:

deb http://id.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu jaunty main restricted universe

Save the new file and close gedit, then run:

sudo apt-get update

You can now follow the remainder of the guide.

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NakiMum (nakimum) said : 		#4

Oh my what would I do without all of you?

Thanks a million - I'm well on my way to get my home security up and running. This is my little pet project - which my hubby thinks is great LOL

Cheers