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How do I install packages by adding deb command lines to your system's software sources.

Asked by nicholas

I have registered for a copy of CrossOver Pro (Trial). This asks me to add the Deb line for CrossOver Pro (Trial) for Ubuntu 11.10 to my system's software sources. I have no idea how to do this. I have been to software sources under system settings and tried to add the command line to 'other sources' but nothing happened. Anyone know what to do?

Thank you

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

run:

gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

You can add the line there

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nicholas (winer-nicholas) said : 		#2

Excellent, thank you so much.

On 03/03/12 18:05, actionparsnip wrote:
> Your question #189529 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/189529
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> Status: Open => Needs information
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> actionparsnip requested more information:
> run:
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> gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
>
> You can add the line there
>

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Best Daniel Letzeisen (dtl131) said : 		#3

There's also an easy command:
sudo apt-add-repository <repository>

Please mark solved.

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nicholas (winer-nicholas) said : 		#4

Thanks Dave Lentz, that solved my question.