why isn't current seamonkey in repos

[missmoondog]

as subject says, why isn't the current version of seamonkey readily available in repoitory's?

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[Isaacgallegos]

I think there's going to be a change on how apps are added to the repos in the near future.

[snowpine]

Becase 11.10 Oneric is in "freeze" which means any new apps will have to wait for 12.04.

But don't panic, you can always get the latest Seamonkey here: http://www.seamonkey-project.org/

[missmoondog]

like i didn't know about that link you posted?

how do you install it using that type package/file.

the one thing i dislike about linux is having to use a command line, especially for something that should be so simple as installing a program!!

if i wanted to do all that typing to install something i'd go get a clerical job of some type or something!!


I think there's going to be a change on how apps are added to the repos in the near future.

i sure do hope so :)

[el_koraco]

the one thing i dislike about linux is having to use a command line, especially for something that should be so simple as installing a program!!

if i wanted to do all that typing to install something i'd go get a clerical job of some type or something!!


You extract the file you download, then go to the folder, click on the Seamonkey icon, and it launches. It will even keep itself updated, so you'll always have the latest version. I'd tell you how to make a persistent icon for launching it, but you're a little pricky, so I won't bother.

[snowpine]

how do you install it using that type package/file.

By reading the instructions (http://www.seamonkey-project.org/doc/install-and-uninstall#install_linux), of course. :)


if i wanted to do all that typing to install something i'd go get a clerical job of some type or something!!

Would they hire someone who does not use capital letters? Not meant as criticism, just a friendly suggestion. ;)

[missmoondog]

By reading the instructions (http://www.seamonkey-project.org/doc/install-and-uninstall#install_linux), of course. :)

Would they hire someone who does not use capital letters? Not meant as criticism, just a friendly suggestion. ;)

first off, would still be using command line and thusly going through way to many changes to simply install an app!:

To install SeaMonkey by downloading the tar.bz2 file:

Create a directory named "seamonkey2" (mkdir seamonkey2) and change to that directory (cd seamonkey2).
Click the link on the site you're downloading SeaMonkey from to download the package (seamonkey-2.*.tar.bz2) file into the seamonkey2 directory.
Decompress the file with the following command:

tar jxvf seamonkey-2.*.tar.bz2
This creates a "seamonkey" directory under your seamonkey directory.
Change to the seamonkey directory (cd seamonkey).
Run SeaMonkey with the following run script:

secondly, what does NOT using capitalization have ANYTHING to do with what i asked. at least i'm not SHOUTING!! you obviously could still read it. i spent 3 years in the army typing everyday as a clerk typist/personnel records specialist and can do 85wpm if that's worth anything to you?

@ el_koraco
a little pricky? for simply making a statement/comment? i don't believe i'm the one being a little pricky here at all.

[Docaltmed]

Seems to me to be a little bit ungrateful to be complaining about having to spend all of 45 seconds to type in a few commands to install software that somebody has developed and given to you for free.

It's just kind of the way Linux works. Things are a little rough around the edges, sometimes you have to add a little elbow grease, but in return you get a tremendously capable and flexible system, again, FOR FREE.

Heck, if you've got a mind for it, you can even take some of that free software and customize it specifically for your purposes. Nobody will mind.

[snowpine]

first off, would still be using command line and thusly going through way to many changes to simply install an app!:

First off, you can easily install Seamonkey with a couple mouse-clicks in the Ubuntu Software Center. Frankly I don't think it could be any easier.

But that is not what you're asking, is it? You want to install a newer version of Seamonkey that has not been tested by Canonical (the makers of Ubuntu) and is not guaranteed to work well with your version of Ubuntu. Therefore you need to follow the instructions on the Seamonkey site to install this unsupported software. Since this is UNSUPPORTED by Ubuntu, if you find the instructions confusing (they look pretty straightforward to me), your beef is with the Seamonkey developers, not Ubuntu.

But instead of just giving up and saying "I can't do it! It's too hard!" why not ask some specific questions like "what does the 'tar' command do?" or "I'm stuck on Step 2, can somebody help me?" All you really need to do is use the copy & paste commands to copy the commands from your web browser to the terminal. If that is over your head, then I have to wonder, do you have the expertise to troubleshoot your system if you run into problems from installing unsupported software? If you want a simple point-and-click experience, then I recommend simply installing the stable, tested, and trusted (i.e. slightly older) Seamonkey from the Software Center.

To use a military analogy, using the terminal is like issuing orders directly to the troops, rather than through a chain of command (the Software Center). Ubuntu has a different organizational structure than other distributions (Fedora, Slackware, Arch, etc. each have their own variations on the Software Center) but the terminal allows you to "cut through the red tape" and accomplish any given task regardless of which distro you are using.

Another analogy I like to use is automatic vs. manual transmission on a car. Linux has a clutch. :)

[thatguruguy]

If Linux isn't your thing, you can always use a different OS.

[nothingspecial]

I think we'll leave this one here.

You have your answers and we don't need an argument.

Closed.