For reasons unknown, aMule, all-platform eMule P2P Client, is not included in Ubuntu 20.04 main repository.
While it’s available in previous Ubuntu repositories as well as the next Ubuntu 20.04 main repository, you can manually download the package and dependencies from Ubuntu 18.04 and install them manually in Ubuntu 20.04.
For those prefer installing FileZilla ftp client via deb rather than using the flatpak package, there’s an unofficial PPA contains the latest FileZilla 3.48.1 for Ubuntu 20.04 and Linux Mint 20.
The latest FileZilla client so far is v3.48.1 which contains bugfixes and minor changes. See filezilla-project.org for changes.
To install FileZilla 3.48.1 via PPA in Ubuntu 20.04:
Thanks to sicklylife, a member of Gnome Japanese Translation Team, who maintains an unofficial PPA contains most recent FileZilla packages.
1.) Open terminal either from system application menu or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When terminal opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sicklylife/filezilla
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2.) After adding the PPA, refresh system package cache and install the ftp client via commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install filezilla
To uninstall the PPA as well as remove the ftp client package:
Run command in terminal to remove the PPA repository:
This simple tutorial shows how to install GnuCash, the personal and small-business financial-accounting software, in all current Ubuntu releases including Ubuntu 23.10, Ubuntu 23.04, Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 20.04
GnuCash is available in Ubuntu repository, but old. For the latest release, you may install it via either Flatpak package or an Ubuntu PPA.
At the moment of writing, the latest version is GnuCash 5.4, and the changes are available in this page.
Method 1: Install GnuCash from Ubuntu repository
The package in system repository is old, but supported by Ubuntu Team, and available in all supported CPU architecture types, including x86_64, Arm 64/hf, ppc64el, riscv64, s390x.
To install the package, simply press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. Then, run command:
sudo apt install gnucash
Run sudo apt update if package not found, and type user password (no asterisk feedback) for sudo authentication.
Method 2: Install latest GnuCash via Flatpak package
For the latest version, so far GnuCash 5.4, the official website refers to the Flatpak package. It can install in most Linux, though runs in sandbox! And, it supports both X86_64 and Arm 64 CPU architecture types.
1.) Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command to install flatpak framework:
sudo apt install flatpak
Type your password (no visual feedback) for sudo prompts and hit Enter.
2.) Then install the latest GnuCash as Flatpak package, by running command:
NOTE: First time installing a Flatpak app, may also install hundreds MB of runtime libraries. And, you may need to log out and back in to make the app icon visible.
Method 3: Install latest GnuCash via Ubuntu PPA
Want the latest version but hate running app in sandbox? The popular Xtradeb Apps PPA contains the package with support for Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 23.04 so far.
It’s native .deb package, though only support X86_64 architecture type (the common Intel & AMD CPUs).
1. First, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When terminal opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xtradeb/apps
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks and hit Enter to continue
2. If you’re following this tutorial in Linux Mint 21, then you have to manually refresh system package cache after adding PPA, which’s done automatically in Ubuntu.
sudo apt update
3. Finally, install the financial-accounting software by running command:
sudo apt install gnucash
After installation, search for and launch the software from either applications menu or the overview screen depends on your desktop environment.
Uninstall GnuCash
Depends on how you installed the software package, remove it by running either command below.
For the package installed via apt command in ‘Method 1’ and ‘Method 3’, open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command to remove it:
sudo apt remove --autoremove gnucash
Also, remove the Ubuntu PPA from your system by running command:
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:xtradeb/apps
For the software installed via Flatpak package, run the command below instead to remove it:
The development of the popular Puddletag audio tag editor is back. Ubuntu adds back the software package in its own repository, but still doesn’t provide updates. For those prefer this app, here’s how to install and keep it up-to-date via PPA.
Due to lack of development, Puddletag was removed from Ubuntu 20.04 repository along with the old Qt4 and Python 2 dependencies.
Thankfully, a group of other contributors take up the job to continue the project, by porting to Qt5 and Python3. And, it now keeps updating with bug-fixes and new features.
Puddletag 2.2.0 in Ubuntu
Install Latest Puddletag in Ubuntu 20.04 & Ubuntu 22.04:
As mentioned, Puddletag in available in Ubuntu repository but always old. So, i uploaded the packages into this unofficial PPA so far with support for 64-bit Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Linux Mint 20.
1.) Open terminal either from system application menu or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When terminal opens, run command to add the PPA:
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2.) While adding PPA, it refreshes package cache automatically since Ubuntu 20.04. But Linux Mint does not. So, you may manually update the cache via command:
sudo apt update
3.) Finally, install Puddletag audio tag editor for the first time by running command:
sudo apt install puddletag
Or you may search for and launch “Software Updater“, to upgrade the software if an old version was installed.
Uninstall Puddletag & PPA:
To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates > Other Software, or run command:
This simple tutorial shows how to install PPSSPP for playing PSP games on Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and their based systems, e.g, Linux Mint 20/21 and Zorin OS 17.
PPSSPP is a free open-source PSP emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices including iPhone, Android, Nintendo WiiU, Nintendo Switch, BlackBerry 10, MeeGo, Pandora, Xbox and more.
The software keeps updating with new features and bug-fixes. And, now the latest is v1.16.x, that features:
RetroAchievements support
New JIT backends: RISC-V, based on IR, and x86 JIT based on IR.
And many other changes. See the News page for details.
How to Install PPSSPP Emulator in Ubuntu:
The game emulator offers official binary packages at the links below:
For Ubuntu Linux, only third-party Flatpak and Ubuntu PPA packages are available at the moment. And here you may choose one method that you prefer.
Option 1: Install PPSSPP via Flatpak:
Flatpak is an universal Linux package format runs in sandbox. It comes with most dependency libraries bundled, and takes a few hundred MB more disk space than native .deb package from Ubuntu PPA.
The PPSSPP Flatpak supports both modern 64-bit AMD/Intel PC and AArch64 processor, such as Raspberry Pi and Apple Silicon. And the package is maintained and updated timely by the community, consists of Linux developers.
1.) Install Flatpak daemon in Ubuntu:
If you’re first time installing a Flatpak package in Ubuntu, open “terminal” from start menu and run command to install the daemon:
sudo apt install flatpak
NOTE Ubuntu 18.04 users have to add this PPA before installing the daemon.
2.) Add the Flathub repository:
Flathub is the de facto standard for getting Flatpak packages. To add the repository, simply run command:
After installed the daemon and added the repository, run command to install PPSSPP:
flatpak install flathub org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
Like normal apps, you can finally open PPSSPP by searching from the overview screen. Though, you may need to log out and back in if app icon not visible.
And, to update the Flatpak package, just run command:
flatpak update org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
4.) How to Remove PPSSPP Flatpak package (Optional)
For any reason, you can easily remove the package by running command in terminal:
flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
And remove unused runtime to free up space via flatpak uninstall --unused.
Option 2: How to Install PPSSPP via Ubuntu PPA
There’s an unofficial PPA that so far contains the latest deb packages for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04 (dropped), and Linux Mint 21/20.
The PPA package now also supports for 64-bit PC/laptop, and arm64/armhf devices, such as Raspberry Pi.
1.) Open terminal either by searching from activities overview or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When terminal opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xuzhen666/ppsspp
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2.) Then refresh system package cache and install PPSSPP via command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ppsspp
You may also install the SDL version via sudo apt install ppsspp-sdl.
Uninstall PPSSPP PPA package:
To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates > Other Software, or run command:
This is a step by step guide shows how to enable the old Compiz alike Wobbly windows effect in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Ubuntu 24.04 with default Gnome Desktop.
So far there is a Gnome Shell Extensions that can enable Wobbly Windows effect in Ubuntu:
Compiz alike Wobbly Windows Effect: Just do the job. (discontinued)
Compiz Wobbly Windows Effect: For those prefer an effect more similar to the original. However, you need to install the libanimation library first.
Preparation:
If you’ve previously installed a Gnome Shell extension, you may skip this step.
1.) Open terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard, then run command:
sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell
2.) Go to extensions.gnome.org, and click the link to install the browser integration.
Install the Gnome Shell Extension:
To install the extension, simply go to the extension web page, and turn on the toggle switch to install it.
For Ubuntu 22.04 and higher, you may also search and install “Extension Manager” in Ubuntu Software (or App Center). Then, use the tool to search & install the wobbly windows extension.
Uninstall Wobbly Windows extension:
To remove the extensions, use either Extension utility or Gnome Tweak tool.
To remove libanimation library as well as the PPA, run commands:
fre:ac audio converter 1.1.2 was released a few days ago. The new release features UI scaling to the system font size, theme colors and dark mode support on Linux, and many improvements and bug-fixes.
Fre:ac 1.1.2 release highlights:
Scale UI to adjust to system font size by default
Added support for theme colors and dark mode on Linux/FreeBSD
Improved handling of maximized window state on Linux/FreeBSD and macOS
Removed non-working option to not lock CD trays while ripping
Stop ripping before trying to eject a disc
Write audio data CRC to log files when ripping
Write MD5 checksums to log files when verifying files
Write log entries when replacing existing files
How to Install fre:ac in Ubuntu:
fre:ac is available in Snap, Flatpak, and Appimage package formats.
Snap package:
The software is available as snap package, which runs in sandbox. Simply search for and install it from Ubuntu Software.
You can alternatively install the snap by running command in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T):
snap install freac
Flatpak package:
fre:ac is also available as flatpak package, runs in sandbox, in flathub repository.
You can run following commands one by one to setup flatpak and install fre:ac in Ubuntu:
Prefer installing Chromium browser via DEB rather than using SNAP package? Here’s how to install Chromium .deb package in Ubuntu 20.04 via PPA.
Since Ubuntu 20.04, Chromium deb in the main repository is empty!! It will automatically install the containerized snap package when you trying to install it via apt command.
For those prefer deb to the universal snap package format, user may install the browser either from Linux Mint repository or using a third-party Ubuntu PPA.
Option 1: Install Chromium using Linux Mint repository:
Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu based system now maintains the latest Chromium DEB packages in its repositories since the developers does not like Snap.
I’ve written about how to add the Linux Mint repository and install Chromium step by step in another post.
Option 2: Install Chromium via third-party Ubuntu PPA:
Personally, I prefer the package from Linux Mint a bit more. Though, there’s now a trustworthy third-party PPA maintains the latest Chromium package. And, the PPA supports Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 21.04 so far. Ubuntu 21.10 is somehow not supported at the moment.
1. Add the PPA
Firstly, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:savoury1/chromium
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks and hit Enter to continue
For Ubuntu 20.04 and earlier, the FFmpeg PPA is also required as dependency:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:savoury1/ffmpeg4
NOTE: Update system ffmpeg library might cause conflict to other packages in your system. It’s NOT recommended for beginners!
2. Update the package cache:
For Ubuntu 18.04 and earlier, user need to manually update the package cache after adding the PPA. To do so, run command in terminal:
sudo apt update
3. Install Chromium package:
Finally, install the Chromium browser package in .deb format via command:
sudo apt install chromium-browser
Keep an eye on terminal output, it should start downloading the package from the PPA. If not, press Ctrl+C on keyboard to stop it.
Once installed, search for and open the browser from ‘Activities‘ overview screen. And, check its version in about page.
Remove Chromium:
To remove the web browser, simply open terminal via Ctrl+Alt+T shorcut key and run command:
Strawberry is an open-source fork of Clementine music player aimed at music collectors and audiophiles.
Strawberry is written in C++ with Qt 5 toolkit. The development started in 2018 while Clementine was not in active development (now development of Clementine revives).
Advanced audio output and device configuration for bit-perfect playback on Linux
Edit tags on music files
Fetch tags from MusicBrainz
Album cover art from Last.fm, Musicbrainz, Discogs and Deezer
Song lyrics from AudD
Support for multiple backends
Audio analyzer
Audio equalizer
Transfer music to iPod, iPhone, MTP or mass-storage USB player
Scrobbler with support for Last.fm, Libre.fm and ListenBrainz
Subsonic streaming support
How to Install Strawberry in Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04:
The software offers Snap package (runs in sandbox) which can be installed simply from Ubuntu Software.
Also the official Strawberry PPA maintains the latest .deb packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 20.04, Linux Mint 19.x, and their derivatives.
1.) Open terminal either by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or by searching for ‘terminal’ from ‘Show Applications’ menu. When it opens, run command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jonaski/strawberry
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks for sudo prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2.) After adding the PPA, run commands to refresh package cache and install the music player:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install strawberry
Uninstall Strawberry:
To remove the PPA repository, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software:
