I'm quite new with Linux, please forgive that. I try to install the Koala package koala_2.0.4_i386.deb, via Ubuntu's default package manager. Here's what happens:
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Preparing to unpack .../Bureau/koala_2.0.4_i386.deb ...
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dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of koala:
koala depends on ruby (>= 1.8.7).
dpkg: error processing package koala (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.10.1-0ubuntu2) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.22-1ubuntu1) ...
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Rebuilding /usr/share/applications/bamf-2.index...
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Errors were encountered while processing:
koala
It seems, Koala can't fully install because of my version of Ruby...? The package manager proposes to "fix" it, by erasing it. I do have the icon in my app list, but starting it does nothing.
Though!
When i check my version of Ruby, this is what i get :
ii libruby1.9.1 1.9.3.484-2ubuntu1.2 amd64 Libraries necessary to run Ruby 1.9.1
ii ruby 1:1.9.3.4 all Interpreter of object-oriented scripting language Ruby (default version)
ii ruby1.9.1 1.9.3.484-2ubuntu1.2 amd64 Interpreter of object-oriented scripting language Ruby
I used this software a lot under Windows, and i like its friendly UI. I tried installing other solutions anyway, other problems showed up :/ So i'd appreciate a little help for installing this one.
OK, for the folks who experience the same issue, the problem with Ruby version during the install does not actually prevent the installation of koala. The install actually worked.
To make the launcher icon work, apply the solution in the FAQ which actually works. Problem is, the package manager will keep on offering to "fix" the software - by erasing it.
Personally I'll live with it.