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Adding Extra Repositories

To enable the extra repositories:

  • Start Adept by choosing K Menu->System->Adept (Package Manager) from the Desktop menu system.

  • Select View->Manage Repositories in the Adept package manager window.

  • To enable the Universe repository, find the repository line with the Universe Component, and right click the line and select Enable.

    Note

    Adding this repository will mean that the majority of the Free Software universe will be available to install on your system. This software is supported by a carefully selected group of volunteers within the Kubuntu Community, but is not supported by the core Kubuntu development team and may not include security updates.

  • To enable the Multiverse repository, find the repository lines (two of them) with the Universe Component, and click the word "universe". Edit the entry so that it reads "universe multiverse". Right click the line and select Enable to enable it if it is not already enabled.

    Warning

    Adding this repository will mean that software which has been classified as non-free will be available to install on your system. This software may not be permitted in some jurisdictions. When installing each package from this repository, you should verify that the laws of your country permit you to use it. Again, this software may not include security updates.

  • Click Apply to save your changes, and then exit using Close.

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