Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-12 Thread Nuuk
Progress! I've got Ubuntu 9.04 installed on the PC with all the music on it. I've got Squeezecenter installed and running, and after some problem getting it to recan the music library, it is working. Thanks for everybody's help. -- Nuuk -

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-11 Thread probedb
Hmmm, 9.04 installed fine for me and so did SC 7.3.4 after a little help from the guys here. It starts automatically when the machine boots :) -- probedb 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/probedb) probedb's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-10 Thread mudlark
The service will start at boot time normally. using the start up script will get it going if it hasn't started and will complain that the service is already running if it is. It's just my lazy way of checking whether the service is running and/or installed! -- mudlark SB3>CyrusDACX>PreXvs>ESPA

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-10 Thread Nuuk
mudlark;447262 Wrote: > the service won't be listed anywhere. The way to start it is to use a > start up script such as > > sudo /etc/init.d/squeezecenter start > > I also use a programme called webmin which allows access to lots of > services including sc. Thanks again, I will try that later

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-09 Thread mudlark
the service won't be listed anywhere. The way to start it is to use a start up script such as sudo /etc/init.d/squeezecenter start I also use a programme called webmin which allows access to lots of services including sc. -- mudlark SB3>CyrusDACX>PreXvs>ESPAudio P09B Active filter>NAP140+26

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-09 Thread Nuuk
I've got 9.04 installed on one PC and thought I had successfully installed Squeezecenter. Everything went well but I can't find it listed anywhere! I'll have another go with the other PC tomorrow. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-09 Thread mudlark
does the live cd not work at all? -- mudlark SB3>CyrusDACX>PreXvs>ESPAudio P09B Active filter>NAP140+260A>Rhapsody, Avondale and Naim cable, Kubuntu Jaunty Jakalope server, various boxes for storage. SB3 Flycatcher 3A linear power supply. Using Squeezebox Server 7.4 unstable --

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-09 Thread Nuuk
Thanks Mudlark. I have spent all of today trying to get 9.04 loaded on to one of two PC's (without success). The upgrading route was not an option as neither 8.04 or 8.10 would install on either PC, and I have had problem after problem with 9.04 even though it does at least try to install. Never

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-09 Thread mudlark
Why don't you upgrade to 9.04? download a live Cd and try it. If it works then upgrade. You might have to do a multi stage upgrade. If you don't like upgrading then always use a longterm support version. 7.04 is no longer supported so all your efforts trying to put new software on the old operati

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
Nuuk;447025 Wrote: > Not to worry! It's a shame though there isn't a note on the download > page. To be honest I think synaptic should give a warning when trying to install anything that feisty is not supported and packages are no longer available. Because if they where available it would probab

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Not to worry! It's a shame though there isn't a note on the download page. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4844 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66463

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
Nuuk;446989 Wrote: > Yes, it is 7.04. I have not managed to get any later version to install > on the PC. Sorry, I assumed 9.04 (and 7.04 was a typo as it is so old). Sorry. -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.sl

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
bpa;446992 Wrote: > I don't think there is a mysql 4.1 or mysql 5.1 for Ubuntu 7.04 > > http://packages.ubuntu.com/ Yes it does say "2009-02-21 Remove feisty." So that is that then unless I can manage to get a newer version of Ubuntu on this PC. Thanks for all the help anyway. -- Nuuk -

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread bpa
I don't think there is a mysql 4.1 or mysql 5.1 for Ubuntu 7.04 http://packages.ubuntu.com/ -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showth

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
gball - is this what you wanted? http://www.pastebin.org/7499 -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4844 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66463 __

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
bpa;446986 Wrote: > From your first post - are you really using Ubuntu 7.04 or is it a typos > and you mean 9.04 ? Yes, it is 7.04. I have not managed to get any later version to install on the PC. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profi

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
ralphmalph;446985 Wrote: > I suggestted apt-get install mysql-server-5.1 > > you tried 4.1 > > have you tried 5.1 yet? Yes I tried them both. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4844

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread bpa
> > I want to install Squeezecenter (Ubuntu 7.04)so followed these > instructions > >From your first post - are you really using Ubuntu 7.04 or is it a typos and you mean 9.04 ? -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slim

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread ralphmalph
I suggestted apt-get install mysql-server-5.1 you tried 4.1 have you tried 5.1 yet? -- ralphmalph ralphmalph's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31666 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.co

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Thanks Pat but all I get with the Synaptic Package Manager is squeezecenter: Depends: mysql-server-4.1 but it is not installable or mysql-server-5.0 but it is not installable Depends: libmysqlclient14-dev but it is not installable or libmysqlclient15-dev but it is not installa

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Pat Farrell
Nuuk wrote: > :/etc$ cd /apt > bash: cd: /apt: No such file or directory :-( Linux is very picky about names and slashes. cd /apt is not at all the same as cd apt I think that you are better off using Synaptic's GUI to do all this, since you don't seem to be familiar with shell commands. The GUI

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
qball;446971 Wrote: > go to system->administration -> software sources > > Enable on the first page, main, universe, restricted and multiverse. > Then on the Updates page make sure updates and security is checked. I have done that. -- Nuuk ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
qball;446969 Wrote: > can you pastebin (www.pastebin.org) your /etc/apt/sources.list ? > mysql-server is part of default ubuntu sources. :/etc$ cd /apt bash: cd: /apt: No such file or directory :-( -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profi

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread ralphmalph
also try apt-get install mysql-server-5.1 -- ralphmalph ralphmalph's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31666 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66463 _

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
go to system->administration -> software sources Enable on the first page, main, universe, restricted and multiverse. Then on the Updates page make sure updates and security is checked. -- qball qball's Profile: http://fo

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread ralphmalph
try sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade Then sudo apt-get install mysql-server -- ralphmalph ralphmalph's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31666 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevi

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
can you pastebin (www.pastebin.org) your /etc/apt/sources.list ? mysql-server is part of default ubuntu sources. -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32031 View this thread: http://for

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
ralphmalph;446965 Wrote: > my bad > > it is sudo apt-get install mysql-server :~$ sudo apt-get install mysql-server Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Couldn't find package mysql-server -- Nuuk --

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
:~$ sudo apt-get install my-sql Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Couldn't find package my-sql :~$ sudo apt-getinstall mysql sudo: apt-getinstall: command not found :~$ sudo apt-get install mysql Reading package lists... Done Buildin

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
I think it is mysql-server or something equal. You could have found this out by using the search in synaptic (or apt-cache search for console), You stated that you are an experienced computer user, so I assumed you wanted hints, not for us to hold your hand. -- qball ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread ralphmalph
my bad it is sudo apt-get install mysql-server -- ralphmalph ralphmalph's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31666 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66463

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Thanks again guys. All I get is 'Can't find package my-sql' and same for mysql. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4844 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
apt-get update is the same as clicking the "reload" button in synaptic. If you have synaptic open, or another instant of apt-get is running you can indeed you get the "lock" error. Only one program at the time is allowed to edit the db. You also get the error when you have insufficient permission

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Thanks Ralph. By "run apt-get update' I take it that you mean I do that from the Terminal? If I try it I get an error 'Could not open lock file' and if I try 'sudo apt-get update' it asks me for my password but will not then let me type it in. I know Ubuntu is free and it seems churlish to c

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread ralphmalph
I have just installed SC on Ubuntu and got exactly the same problems. If my memory serves me correctly you need to keep running apt-get update I think I also manually installed mysql as well. try apt-get install my-sql (could be mysql) or try apt-get update my-sql When my-sql is full insta

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Sorry I meant Squeezecenter. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4844 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66463

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
slimcenter? why install something old and deprecated. it is _squeezecenter_ you want to install. -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32031 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.c

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
PS I am clicking on Slimcenter and can't see how to install the indivual packages. -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4844 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Could not mark the following packages for installation or upgrade. The following packages have unresolvable dependencies. Make sure that all required repositories are added and enabled in the preferences. squeezecenter: Depends: mysql-server-4.1 but it is not installable or mysql-server-5.0 but

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
What is the exact error you get when trying only to install the libmysqlclient15-dev package. (press reload before you do btw.) -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32031 View this thr

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
what do you get when you try to install libmysqlclient15-dev. Well it says it is uninstallable on that error message. So shall I try installing it again in a few hours? -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
what do you get when you try to install libmysqlclient15-dev. I had the issue too on my debian box, again it was a problem on the package server and solved a few hours later. -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.slimde

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
And changed from UK to MAIN and seem to have downloaded the missing files. But I now get another error message. Could not mark the following packages for installation or upgrade. squeezecenter: Depends: mysql-server-4.1 but it is not installable or mysql-server-5.0 but it is not insta

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
I just tested it on a ubuntu box, I did not run into that problem. Mostly those errors indicate a problem with the mirror. (gb.archive.ubuntu.com) Did you press the reload button? -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
they look perfectly fine to me. -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32031 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66463 __

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Oops. Got this error message. W: Failed to fetch http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/f/flac/liboggflac3_1.1.2-5ubuntu2.1_i386.deb 404 Not Found W: Failed to fetch http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/f/flac/flac_1.1.2-5ubuntu2.1_i386.deb 404 Not Found W: Failed to fetch ht

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Thanks gball - I'm moving forward now! But is it just me - or could the intructions about what you need to enter in the APT line be a bit clearer? -- Nuuk Nuuk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
aah yes, that is because http://debian.slimdevices.com/ isn't a valid source. this is: "deb http://debian.slimdevices.com stable main" -- qball qball's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32031 View t

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
Go to System / Administration / Synaptic Package Manager (provide your password). In the Manager select Settings / Repositories and click the Third Party Software tab, click +Add and provide one of the "deb xxx" strings mentioned above. When I get to the box that says 'APT Line' I type in http:/

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread qball
1. I don't see APT mentioned in the instructions you pasted there. 2. How far did you get doing what you did? Please be more clear _what_ you did and what the error was you got.. The steps normally should be * edit /etc/apt/sources.list and append the entry for squeezebox below it. * run sudo

[SlimDevices: Unix] Ubuntu install no go.

2009-08-08 Thread Nuuk
I've been working with computers since 1972, programmed in machine code, Basic, HTML and Java but me and Ubuntu just don't seem to work together! I want to install Squeezecenter (Ubuntu 7.04)so followed these instructions Instructions for Ubuntu: Editing the sources.list and installing the Sque