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How to fix unable to locate package in Linux?
Open sources.list file with the following command in Linux terminal If you don’t have nano or getting the issue of unable to locate package nano, here’s the fix for unable to locate package nano. Paste the below repository code at the top sources.list
Why do I have unable to install package error?
You checked the name of the package and it is correct. You run the update command to rebuild the cache and yet you see the unable to locate package error. It is possible that the package is really not available. But you are following the instructions mentioned on some website and everyone else seems to be able to install it like that.
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:
How to check if a package exists in Ubuntu?
First, check if the package actually exists: Go to packages.ubuntu.com with a web browser. Scroll down to “Search package directories”. Enter the package which you’re trying to install into the “Keyword” field.
What does it mean when package is not available in Ubuntu?
If Ubuntu Packages website also shows that the package is not available for your specific version, then you’ll have to find some other ways to install the package. Take Shutter for example. It’s an excellent screenshot tool for Linux but it hasn’t been updated in years and thus Ubuntu has dropped it from Ubuntu 18.10 and newer versions.
How do you find a package in Ubuntu?
Once you have the version number and the codename, head over to the Ubuntu packages website: Ubuntu Packages. Scroll down a bit on this page and go to the Search part. You’ll see a keyword field. Enter the package name (which cannot be found by your system) and then set the correct distribution codename.