How do I locate a package in Linux?
In Ubuntu and Debian systems, you can search for any package just by a keyword related to its name or description through the apt-cache search. The output returns you with a list of packages matching your searched keyword. Once you find the exact package name, you can then use it with the apt install for installation.
How do I find apt repository?
To find out the package name and with it description before installing, use the ‘search’ flag. Using “search” with apt-cache will display a list of matched packages with short description. Let’s say you would like to find out description of package ‘vsftpd’, then command would be.
What does it mean when apt-get install is unable to locate package?
When apt-get install is unable to locate a package, the package you want to install couldn’t be found within repositories that you have added (those in in /etc/apt/sources.list and under /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ ). To enable all repositories ( main, universe, restricted, multiverse ), use the following commands:
Why is apt-get not able to locate package Kamailio?
I’m getting the error message that the system is not able to locate the package kamailio. I navigated the repo on that site and I can see that there is a kamailio package, but it’s located under http://repo.pouf.org/raspbian/pool/main/k/ folder. I’ve also tried to change the sources.list file to read: But that didn’t fix the issue.
What does setup was unable to create a directory mean?
I am trying to install a program “Advanced System Care” I get a error message, Setup was unable to create the directory “C:\sers\\arthur\\appdata\\local emp\\is-rukl.temp error 5 Access denied I Error 5: Access Denied: Setup unable to create the directory
What to do when Ubuntu is unable to locate a package?
Go to Ubuntu Package Search. (Already explained in this answer) If the package that you are unable to locate is from a PPA go to the PPA and check if it is available there for your release. For External Repositories, Visit Ubuntu Updates and search by button. or Visit PPAs. Or Search in Launchpad ppa.