using debian sources from ubuntu

[NoOp]

On 12/14/2008 04:46 PM, tom arnall wrote:
> some questions on using debian sources for ubuntu intrepid system
> 
> 	is it safe? i would prefer to do without something 
> 	than risk dependency problems
> 	
> 	if so, should i be using lenny/testing sources only?
> 	
> my immediate need is to install kcontrol so that i can -- 
> hopefully -- control the format of times displayed for kalarm 
> items. apparently this is not available from the ubuntu intrepid 
> sources, since it doesn't appear in the synaptic choices.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> tom arnall
> arcata
> 
> 
> 

sudo apt-get install kcontrol

from a terminal should do it. Either that or use Synaptic to install -
it will show in Synaptic if you enable the Universe repositories.

http://packages.ubuntu.com/intrepid/kcontrol-autostart

>From Synaptic:

Settings|Repositories|Ubuntu Software| check 'Community-maintained Open
Source software (universe).

Click 'Close'
Click 'Reload'