Here's my problem, as a mixed gas diver, I plan my dive profiles using this software : MultiDeco by HHSsoftware. I've been using it for years, and there's a Linux version (Mint, Ubuntu, Deb as stated on the website)
I've used it previously under Linux Mint on my laptop without any problem. But since I switched to Zorin, I can't install it.
I've followed the directions given in the readme file provided (i.e lauching the "Install-Mint_Ubuntu_Deb.sh" file in a terminal) but after the install starts, the terminal windows disappears and the app is nowhere to be found.
Gday @JMBL , Welcome to the community,
Most distro's have different commands..
eg. sudo apt-get install "program name"
I dont see the app in the software app, So try installing direct from the, website
May be easier?
I fear I wasn't clear enough, I did download the app from the website and followed the given instructions but, as stated, with no success.
I've duly noted that Zorin OS is based on Ubuntu, that's why I was hoping to install the app without fuss, as I did previously on Linux Mint, but it seems I was mistaken.
sometimes the install .sh will declare what OS it will work on such as amd-pro drivers, and going in and changing "Ubuntu" to "Zorin OS" in the .sh file will allow the install to continue.
Or it might be a missing dependency that can be manually installed first
I tested the required software on installation-proces on my Zorin 16.2 Core - Kernel 6.1.7 xx (what was the tricky part lol) .
Ok
Open Terminal and set your path to the unpacked Tar file. In my case this was called multideco map or folder.
---- If this step is too difficult for you there is an easy PRO - way I'd like to share:
Open Terminal and set it to the left (or right) of your screen. Now open your Home-map or folder. Click to the downloaded Tar and unpacked map. Set this window on the opposit side of your terminal-window (terminal left, home-folder right e.g. ) .
Now just continious LEFT-click the multideco-map and GRAB, DRAG and DROP it into the TERMINAL ! (Not double click!! lol)
The TERMINAL will show you the PATH of the multideco - map (or folder).
Remove in the terminal the quote marks ' ' so that the path remains over. Use the arrow-keys of the Keyboard to do it. Now add in the beginning of the remaining path cd
Normally the terminal will show that it is now in the /home/your account name/ Downloads/ multideco xxxxx $ _
---------- End Pro-way of path to file in the terminal
Now simple type in the terminal : (again a PRO-tip: rename the file for easy manipulation in the terminal : right click the file in your map, and choose rename and don't forget the extension: e.g. xxx.sh as new name)
sudo ./Install-Mint_Ubuntu_Deb.sh
And the installer will do it's job all the way , with a nice thumbnail in your Zorin-menu .
So this Software DOES WORK on Zorin 16.2
Uninstalling this software = same procedure but use the
sudo ./UN-install-Mint_Ubuntu_Deb.sh
Uninstalling gives a small error warning, but it has no real problem at all, just do a sudo apt clean , sudo apt autoremove and all will be fine.
So if it even runs fine on a Kernel 6.1.7 xxx it will run fine on 5.15.058 !
Sounds like you're double-clicking the Install-Mint_Ubuntu_Deb.sh file to run it, a Terminal window pops up, but it errors out and the Terminal window closes before you can get the error, correct?
Open a terminal window and then run the Install-Mint_Ubuntu_Deb.sh file from within that Terminal window, so it doesn't immediately close... then you'll be able to see the error. To get the path of the .sh file, right click it and select Properties.
I've not experienced a .deb file that requires a .sh file to install... generally you can just double-click the .deb file, the Software application will pop up, and you install it from there.
I need to mention maybe that it is a tar.xz - file with a dubious .deb name ...... I would normally walk miles away from things like these. But that is no help either.
So I broke a leg .... and did the install.
it is a xxxxxxx .Deb/sh - file ....... so 3th-party software comming from an Android-minded website ...... Not shure if I really helped or solved this problem, but the point is it installs as ./ xxxxxxxx .sh -file would normally do.
The washing out of my system was something else ...... I really don't like these things at all ! People should be banned asking for this kind of potentional trouble. @Mr_Magoo@JMBL@337harvey
Sorry you got in trouble, but I'm not responsible for what the dev did well or not.
As far as I'm concerned, there are not so many software on the subject of mixed gas diving and that one is the only one (except for Subsurface) that runs on Linux. I've been using it for 10 years on various systems and not having to learn to use a new one is time saving and reassuring.
No trouble at all !
But be much more carefull about 'installing 3rd party software in the wild'.
Not all are Saints, and not all software is what it promisses that it is.
No real warranties anywhere ......
So, I am happy it works but in general this is not a good idea for installs like this example.
That is why Ubuntu prevents more and more this kind of odd situations.
If it does not work, seek for an alternative before you just click and install it.
But as said, no harm done.
What i ment above is in the amdgpu_install script you find the below section and change ubuntu to Zorin Os to make it install in zorinos otherwise it says its a non supported distribution even though its ubuntu 20.04 based
otherwise it says its a non supported distribution even though its ubuntu 20.04 based