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== Steam on Kubuntu == | == Steam on Kubuntu == <!--T:1--> | ||
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At present, there are three ways to install Steam. | At present, there are three ways to install Steam. | ||
=== GUI === | === GUI === <!--T:3--> | ||
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If you prefer the GUI, then first install the Ubuntu Software Center, search for Steam, and install ("buy"). | If you prefer the GUI, then first install the Ubuntu Software Center, search for Steam, and install ("buy"). | ||
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[[Image:InstallingUSC.png|thumb|500px|center|Install Ubuntu Software Center]] | [[Image:InstallingUSC.png|thumb|500px|center|Install Ubuntu Software Center]] | ||
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You will need to sign into Launchpad, which is where Ubuntu software projects are hosted. If you do not yet have an account, you can make one there. | You will need to sign into Launchpad, which is where Ubuntu software projects are hosted. If you do not yet have an account, you can make one there. | ||
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You will receive an email congratulating you on your 'purchase' of Steam! | You will receive an email congratulating you on your 'purchase' of Steam! | ||
=== Manually installing === | === Manually installing === <!--T:8--> | ||
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You can download the deb from http://store.steampowered.com/about/ in your browser and then follow the how-to below. | You can download the deb from http://store.steampowered.com/about/ in your browser and then follow the how-to below. | ||
The package files associated with Kubuntu have the ".deb" suffix because of Kubuntu's close relationship with the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Individual ".deb" files can be downloaded and installed. Humble Bundles, for instance, distribute debs. Administrative privileges are required. | The package files associated with Kubuntu have the ".deb" suffix because of Kubuntu's close relationship with the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Individual ".deb" files can be downloaded and installed. Humble Bundles, for instance, distribute debs. Administrative privileges are required. | ||
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'''How-to''': simply left-click on the ".deb" file to initiate the installation process. A prompt will appear for a password associated with the necessary administrative privilege. | '''How-to''': simply left-click on the ".deb" file to initiate the installation process. A prompt will appear for a password associated with the necessary administrative privilege. | ||
=== Commandline === | === Commandline === <!--T:11--> | ||
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In your [[Special:myLanguage/Konsole|Konsole]], type | In your [[Special:myLanguage/Konsole|Konsole]], type | ||
<code>mkdir steam && cd steam && wget http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb</code> | <code>mkdir steam && cd steam && wget http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb</code> | ||
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then: | then: | ||
<code>sudo dpkg -i package_file.deb</code> | <code>sudo dpkg -i package_file.deb</code> | ||
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using the '''exact''' name of the file which is downloaded above. | using the '''exact''' name of the file which is downloaded above. | ||
== Humble Bundles == | == Humble Bundles == <!--T:15--> | ||
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To use a GUI, Humble Bundles '''must''' go through the Ubuntu Software Center, as in the image above. And you must have or create a Launchpad account. In addition, once you [http://support.humblebundle.com/customer/portal/articles/593564-how-to-create-an-account pay for your games on the Humble Bundle website], and click on the link from the email you receive from Humble Bundle, you must click the "Pay" button in the Software Center. However, you will not be charged again. | To use a GUI, Humble Bundles '''must''' go through the Ubuntu Software Center, as in the image above. And you must have or create a Launchpad account. In addition, once you [http://support.humblebundle.com/customer/portal/articles/593564-how-to-create-an-account pay for your games on the Humble Bundle website], and click on the link from the email you receive from Humble Bundle, you must click the "Pay" button in the Software Center. However, you will not be charged again. | ||
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If you encounter difficulties, please provide your information on [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/1008309 this bug]. | If you encounter difficulties, please provide your information on [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/1008309 this bug]. | ||
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If you prefer to download the deb file, you will find the link to download in your email from Humble Bundle. It can be downloaded in your browser, or wget in the console as with Steam and then follow the above how-to for manually installing software. | If you prefer to download the deb file, you will find the link to download in your email from Humble Bundle. It can be downloaded in your browser, or wget in the console as with Steam and then follow the above how-to for manually installing software. | ||
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[[Special:myLanguage/Kubuntu|Return to Kubuntu Home]] | [[Special:myLanguage/Kubuntu|Return to Kubuntu Home]] | ||
[[Category:Kubuntu]] | [[Category:Kubuntu]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 20 April 2014
Steam on Kubuntu
At present, there are three ways to install Steam.
GUI
If you prefer the GUI, then first install the Ubuntu Software Center, search for Steam, and install ("buy").
You will need to sign into Launchpad, which is where Ubuntu software projects are hosted. If you do not yet have an account, you can make one there.
You will receive an email congratulating you on your 'purchase' of Steam!
Manually installing
You can download the deb from http://store.steampowered.com/about/ in your browser and then follow the how-to below. The package files associated with Kubuntu have the ".deb" suffix because of Kubuntu's close relationship with the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Individual ".deb" files can be downloaded and installed. Humble Bundles, for instance, distribute debs. Administrative privileges are required.
How-to: simply left-click on the ".deb" file to initiate the installation process. A prompt will appear for a password associated with the necessary administrative privilege.
Commandline
In your Konsole, type
mkdir steam && cd steam && wget http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb
then:
sudo dpkg -i package_file.deb
using the exact name of the file which is downloaded above.
Humble Bundles
To use a GUI, Humble Bundles must go through the Ubuntu Software Center, as in the image above. And you must have or create a Launchpad account. In addition, once you pay for your games on the Humble Bundle website, and click on the link from the email you receive from Humble Bundle, you must click the "Pay" button in the Software Center. However, you will not be charged again.
If you encounter difficulties, please provide your information on this bug.
If you prefer to download the deb file, you will find the link to download in your email from Humble Bundle. It can be downloaded in your browser, or wget in the console as with Steam and then follow the above how-to for manually installing software.