dependency problem

raphtor · 12-18-2008, 07:50 AM

recently i tried to install vlc from a package using package manager.but it showed dependency error.how do i rectify it.i cannot install from net as connection is very slow.so my friend has to do it in windows and transfer it.i run hardy.

TB0ne · 12-18-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by raphtor

recently i tried to install vlc from a package using package manager.but it showed dependency error.how do i rectify it.i cannot install from net as connection is very slow.so my friend has to do it in windows and transfer it.i run hardy.

Download the dependency and install it.

nooneknowme · 12-18-2008, 09:34 AM

better and easier way is to add a repo and then try installing. this will most probably solve your problem.

farslayer · 12-18-2008, 10:33 AM

We could provide better more detailed advice if we knew what distribution you are running.
Please either state it in your post, or update your profile to include your Linux Distro.

TB0ne · 12-18-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nooneknowme

better and easier way is to add a repo and then try installing. this will most probably solve your problem.

The OP stated:

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i cannot install from net as connection is very slow

raphtor · 12-19-2008, 07:51 AM

ok firstly how do i download the dependency??
and i run gutsy but the software is to be also run on hardy

farslayer · 12-19-2008, 09:04 AM

Should be as easy as using apt-get.

sudo apt-get install vlc

if you use apt-get to install it the dependencies should be automatically resolved.

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:G...C_Media_Player
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:H...C_Media_Player

Directions are the same for Gutsy and Hardy

raphtor · 12-19-2008, 04:48 PM

no no. i cannot download it that way...my net connection is too slow..

doctorcisco · 12-19-2008, 05:59 PM

1) Run "apt-get install vlc"
2) The output will tell you ALL the packages apt wants to install, including dependencies. (Ignore suggested packages, just look at, "The following packages will be installed.") It will then ask you whether to do the install. Answer no.
3) Download all the packages apt was going to install.
4) Now you have all the files you need to install vlc.

m00t

farslayer · 12-20-2008, 09:04 AM

I don't see how downloaded them manually is going to be faster.. unless you are downloading them somewhere else ?

raphtor · 12-20-2008, 02:05 PM

ok maybe if i just try to upgrade the presently installed vlc,i can save the time and trouble.can i upgrade it directly?