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ipodder package

install instructions not working

Asked by Judith Scanlon

Can anyone muster up any empathy for people who are very ignorant, but trying to learn? I know I have no business installing anything in this environment and yet....

So far I have downloaded & extracted ipodder-linux.2.1.9.tar.bz2, and then the ..."2.1.9-5" file shown on this page. In the 2.1.9 archive, there is a 4-line a text file labeled installation instructions.

1) su(do) to root
2) run ./install.sh
3) Place a shortcut on your desktop with /usr/bin/ipodder as the binary executable.
4) For a desktop icon use the iPodder.png in /opt/iPodder

When I tried the install instructions in Terminal, I got a syntax error if I entered 'su(do).' If I enter 'su' the Terminal prompts me for a password, but then does not accept my administrator password. Grr!, Then when I tried the alternative (?) command of "do" I got an error. Then I tried just ignoring that part of the instructions and "running" the install.sh file from a variety of directories -- but most of the time I would get error messages like, "run" is an unknown command? tried "help run" on that and got no information about run? Run is not a command in unix? then why do the install "instructions" say to use it? I am so frustrated ever since switching to Ubuntu - I can't install any programs myself? Some CIS major from CMU has to come over and work on my machine for hours to make it possible to play a DVD and MP3? Podcast technology is too hard for UNIX platforms? None of the information (observation, googling, support posts) makes any sense whatsoever? I am fed up with getting left in the dust because for everyone but me, UNIX is as simple as breathing?

No rush on responding to my many ?'s.The Kid put MPlayer on my machine yesterday. I can download mp3s one at a time and sync them using gtkpod, but I shouldn't have to, and I'm so aggravated -- why doesn't the gtkpod application include podcast functionality, and why doesn't this ipodder program come with proper instructions, and why are there 2 extra files (2.1.9-5 and "diff?") on this site, what do they do, and how do I install those too?

sigh. Thanks in advance. Judith

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Alex Vaughn (aevaughn) said : 		#1

Type the following as is, but replace anything parentheses as approporiate.
sudo (Type in the password for the 1st user(the one that you installed your computer with)
./install.sh
ln -s /usr/bin/ipodder /home/{username}/Desktop/Ipodder
Then, you'll probably have to modify the link on your desktop so that it uses the image, but it should still work

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Alex Vaughn (aevaughn) said : 		#2

Here are two sites also with packages for Ubuntu/Debian. I feel compelled though to warn you that using the gtkpod package from Debian may disrupt your system (but it probably want just be cautious), and theres a libgpod for Ubuntu.
gtkpod http://packages.debian.org/cgi-bin/search_packages.pl?keywords=gtkpod&searchon=names&subword=1&version=all&release=all
libgpod
http://packages.ubuntu.com/cgi-bin/search_packages.pl?keywords=libgpod&searchon=names&subword=1&version=dapper&release=all

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Ubuntu User (anotherubuntuuser) said : 		#3

There is an easier way to do this.

First enable the universe and multiverse repositories on your system (I believe that there is an ipodder package in universe). You can find instructions on doing that here:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu#what

Now open a terminal (Applications --> Accessories --> Terminal) and type:

sudo apt-get install ipodder

That is exactly what worked for me.

If it doesn't work for you, enable the repositories, as above. Then launch Synaptic (System --> Administration --> Synaptic Package Manager), click the Search button, and type in ipodder. Once it finds it, click the box next to it to mark it for installation and then click the Apply button above.

If this or any of the other comments answered your question, please consider closing this ticket as answered by the commenter that helped you out.

Thanks

Good Luck.

Jim Jones

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Judith Scanlon (judithscanlon) said : 		#4

Mr. Jones, I've drunk your Kool-Aid.

iPodder is chugging along, and believe it or not, I think I started to understand some of the stuff the Kid was doing Sunday afternoon.
Thank you,Thank you!
Judith

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Ubuntu User (anotherubuntuuser) said : 		#5

No problem. You are very welcome.

And, let me be the first to welcome you to Ubuntu and Linux. If you had no problems with those instructions, then I would say you are fast on your way to becoming a Linux guru goddess in no time.

Check out your local library and see if they have a copy of any of the recently published ubuntu books. They should help you learn some of the general philosophies behind how all this stuff works. I have read Ubuntu Hacks and Ubuntu Linux for Non Geeks. There are plenty others besides. If your library doesn't carry them, suggest that they pick up some current books that cover Ubuntu as it is the fastest growing Linux distribution around. Then you are not only helping yourself, but also help spread knowledge about Linux and Ubuntu to your community.

Take care.

Jim Jones