[SOLVED] Chrome Browser for Linux - Need some help installing - Please

[williamb]

Ive just started to use PCLinuxOS 2010 ( KED 4.4.5 ) and I thought I would like to give the new Chrome Browser for Linux a try ..



and I downloaded it , then got this on screen ...



ive updated and installed the chromium package

ive not clicked any thing on the Ark box yet just in case I make a mess of it  

I'm not too sure where to go from here to install the new Chrome for Linux browser

any Ideas where I am going wrong please

Thanks - William

[bicol_willem]

Look for (search) Chromium-browser in Synaptic. That will install it for you with one click (so to say).

[williamb]

Look for (search) Chromium-browser in Synaptic. That will install it for you with one click (so to say).

Hi thanks for the comment , Is this it ..



if so I can't see chrome browser any where ?

Thanks - William

[bicol_willem]

Yup, you should find it in menu > Internet > Chromium browser

[fishfillet]

You are a joy to help.  I love your screenshots.

Yes, right click on that then click on Install then Apply, then another apply.

Wait, depends on how fast is your download speed, and if its already installed just look for it at the menu under Internet.

I would also suggest for you to Search and Install via Synaptic all other linux software that you may be of interest in the future.

If it is not in Synaptic, then you can actually request it.

[bicol_willem]

fishfilet, he got it actually already installed seen the screenshot.

[fishfillet]

And oh, while you are it... why don't you click on Mark All Upgrades, then Apply, then another Apply.

The preferred is you click on Reload, then Mark all Upgrades (if there is any), Apply... and install what other software you need.

[fishfillet]

fishfilet, he got it actually already installed seen the screenshot.

Awtz, sorry.  I didn't noticed the color.

bicol_willeim is right.

[menotu]

If you can't see it in KMenu > Internet > Chromium Browser try  reinstalling it in Synaptic.

If that doesn't work you can run it from the Konsole:

# chromium-browser <press enter>

If its not in your main KMenu try and get it back by right clicking on it (KMenu) and choose Menu Editor >
Edit > Restore To System Menu > and press to accept.

Edit: as a rule its generally not a good idea to install apps from outside of the repo's - they may work but equally could bork your system (if not immediately, somewhere down the line)

[Bald Brick]

I think williamb's point is that he actually has installed Chromium but would also like to test Google's own version, while most posters in this thread are aware of the fact that Chromium in PCLinuxOS and Google Chrome are almost indistinguishable, apart from the colour of the logo.

For other possible differences see: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/wiki/ChromiumBrowserVsGoogleChrome. The main difference, however, is that the version of Chromium in the repository has been tested on PCLinuxOS.

And, williamb, if you are concerned about your privacy, try out the Iron browser instead. It's also more or less the same thing.

 

[menotu]

I think williamb's point is that he actually has installed Chromium but would also like to test Google's own version, while most posters in this thread are aware of the fact that Chromium in PCLinuxOS and Google Chrome are almost indistinguishable, apart from the colour of the logo

Thanks for that blackbird.

[williamb]

If you can't see it in KMenu > Internet > Chromium Browser try  reinstalling it in Synaptic.

If that doesn't work you can run it from the Konsole:

# chromium-browser <press enter>

If its not in your main KMenu try and get it back by right clicking on it (KMenu) and choose Menu Editor >
Edit > Restore To System Menu > and press to accept.

Edit: as a rule its generally not a good idea to install apps from outside of the repo's - they may work but equally could bork your system (if not immediately, somewhere down the line)

First Thanks for your comments and advice , which I am happy to say worked  I am now using chrome ..


I all ways think that a screen shot can tell so much more than some times trying to explain in words, especially with a new comer like my self.


Thanks  - William 

[williamb]

I could not mark this thread as [SOLVED] with out saying a big thanks to every one who posted a reply
its much appreciated and makes a new comer like my self feel at home .


Regards - William