opera browser

crossworx · 2018-02-20 16:24

first will Q4OS run Opera? If so how do I install it? I have downloaded it but do not know what to do next.
If I can't run it how do I update Chrome? I have downloaded it too but do not understand the process to load it.

Dai_trying · 2018-02-20 16:31

You can Chrome (or Chromium) from the Q4OS Software Centre, no need to mess about with deb files or downloads.

EDIT:
You can enable Opera repository by typing into a terminal the following:

sudo qrepoadd --gui

select opera and click ok. When that has finished open a terminal and type

sudo apt update

followed by

sudo apt install opera

Last edited by Dai_trying (2018-02-20 16:33)

crossworx · 2018-02-20 17:47

i will try, thanks so much

well i am a complete beginner and didnt even know how to get to the terminal

I thought it was the command box when I click start, anyway a complete newbie sorry

Last edited by crossworx (2018-02-20 22:25)

Dai_trying · 2018-02-20 18:11

You are welcome

UAOS · 2018-02-20 19:15

Yes Opera will run in Q4OS.
1. open konsole
2. change to the folder downloaded to by typing in this command:
this command is upper/lower case sensitive
my user name is adminq, you would replace that with yours
Amusing the folder your download the deb file is in "Download"

cd /home/adminq/Download

3. use dpkg to install the deb file by typing

sudo dpkg -i opera-stable_50.0.2762.58_amd64.deb

sudo in needed to run dpkg as root
dpkg command to install deb files
the -i is to install
last is the name of the deb file, in this case opera-stable_50.0.2762.58_amd64.deb

good luck, have fun

Dai_trying · 2018-02-20 20:36

That method will also work,but I prefer to use a distro specific way to install things where possible as it makes it easier for the developers to identify problems if they arise, but that's the good thing, you have a choice.

crossworx · 2018-02-20 22:27

well i am a complete beginner and didnt even know how to get to the terminal
I thought it was the command box when I click start, anyway a complete newbie sorry

Dai_trying · 2018-02-20 22:31

You can get to the terminal by clicking on Start -> Programs -> Konsole or depending on the menu style you have you might be able to type konsole in the search bar of the menu (if it has one).

crossworx · 2018-02-21 20:48

will give that a go thanks.

crossworx · 2018-02-23 17:04

so i found the terminal and ran through the commands and not sure what was to happen

crossworx · 2018-02-23 20:46

i got it,,, thanks so much!!!!

Dai_trying · 2018-02-24 11:19

You're welcome

danielson · 2018-09-20 01:38

A bit late in the game but this is the message i get:

$ sudo apt install opera
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Package opera is not available, but is referred to by another package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
is only available from another source

E: Package 'opera' has no installation candidate

q4osteam · 2018-09-20 07:29

You need to follow instructions above https://www.q4os.org/forum/viewtopic.ph … 090#p12090, so install using commands:
$ sudo qrepoadd --gui
select opera and click ok. When that has finished open a terminal and run:
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install opera-stable

We have tested the instructions on a 64bit system and worked fine. If you still encounter issues, please post here.

danielson · 2018-09-20 11:30

That's what i did.

Tried a direct download from Opera, that didn't work.

So, then, after remembering to install gdebi (i have a memory of a gnat) downloaded file again from Opera and it worked.
Why it wouldn't before (even after installing gdebi) and why your threefold step tip didn't either, i don't know why.

But it works now.

q4osteam · 2018-09-20 11:34

danielson wrote:

Why it wouldn't before (even after installing gdebi) and why your threefold step tip didn't either, i don't know why.

The command was incorrect:
$ sudo apt install opera

You needed to type instead:
$ sudo apt install opera-stable

danielson · 2018-09-20 13:29

Will try to keep that in mind if i have to re-install the distro again.

Thank you!

DorianDotSlash · 2018-09-20 19:25

Also if searching for packages in the terminal, you can also run;

apt-cache search opera

And all results with opera in it will be listed, including opera-stable. Be aware that depending on the term used, you may get a LOT of results. For example, if you search "kde", you'll get thousands of results.

Another trick is to type "sudo apt install opera" and press TAB. This will list package names that start with "opera" instead of just containing opera somewhere in the package name or description. You'll get far fewer options, and are more likely to find what you're looking for this way.

danielson · 2018-09-21 00:27

You guys are going to make a Linux geek out of me yet!

This is the 1st time i really feel that Windows 10 is going to be farther and farther away from my visual contact.

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