Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bundle?

A bundle is a compilation of software for a specific task you want to do with your computer.

How do I install a bundle?

There are two ways to install a bundle.

The first way is to click on Download. You will now be presented a small formular in which you can choose the tasks you want to perform with your computer. Next you have to choose which version of Ubuntu you want to use (in most cases it will be detected correctly and you only have to pick it from the list) and which GUI you use (Gnome = Ubuntu, KDE = Kubuntu, XFCE = Xubuntu). The last two steps are about the license and the security of the progams (which sources you want to be added and if the programs shall be open or closed source). You can now click on "Save rough selection and install" to get to the end and install the preselected bundles or you can click on "Save rough selection" to make a more detailed choice of the bundles being installed. Finally you need to add the Communtu sources to your system and, when this is finished, you only have to click on "Install" and the chosen bundles will be installed.

The second way is to click on Bundle and then on "Published bundles". You now see a list with every bundle created in Communtu. Here you can install a bundle directly with a click on "Install through metapackage", assuming you have added the sources earlier. If not, a click on "Add sources" will add them to your system.

Which packages are in your repository?

The source packages.communtu.org contains only metapackages matching the corresponding Communtu bundle. We do not offer any software; but the repositories listed here are used by Communtu.

How can I create a bundle?

For this you click on Bundle and then on "New bundle". On the left side you can see a list with programs and on the right side you can see an empty list. This is the bundle editor. With a click on the Plus-icon in the left list you can add programs to your bundle. When you are finished with adding programs to your bundle you must click on the save symbol. Now you have to enter a meaningful name for your bundle, state the version of your bundle and provide a description so that other users will know what your bundle is about. In order to get the bundle rated and commented you need to publish your bundle. Attention: publish a bundle only if you are sure it will not be changed in the near future! Editing the bundle when it is published is not possible.

If you think that a programs fits into one of your bundles you can edit it (assuming it is not published). To do this go to Bundle and then to "My bundles". Click on the bundle you want to edit. Choose "Edit package list" from the dropdown list on the right side. Now you're in the bundle editor again. When finished changing your package list it needs to be saved. Raise the version number and save the bundle. It is now updated.

How can I rate a bundle?

You go to "Bundle" and click on "Published bundles" to view all bundles. There you can rate a program with up to five stars and, after that, a commentbox appears where you have to enter a comment to justify your rating.

How can I change a bundle?

Click on "Bundles" -> "My bundles", which shows you your bundles, and then you click on the bundle you want to change. All important information concerning this bundle is now shown. With a click on "Actions" you can edit the bundle or the package-list. If the bundle is not published, you can delete it or publish the bundle, if you would like to do so.

How do I create a bundle with my currently installed programs?

Under Bundle and "New bundle" you can find the entry "Create bundle from a packages-list", which can be clicked. It is described how you can upload a package-list to Communtu. As soon as the bundle is created it is the same procedure when creating a new bundle: enter a meaningful name, state the version, add the description and save it.

How can I suggest new programs?

This is not hard. You open up the bundle editor (reachable via Bundle) and click on "Suggest repository". Enter the link to the program and shortly tell us why we should add this program to Communtu.

What is a repository?

A repository is a collection of programs. With your package manager (Synaptic in Gnome and XFCE, KPackageKit in KDE) you can install programs from repositories. At the same time you receive updates for the installed programs via your package manager. Further information about repositories can be obtained here.

How do I find the Communtu sources in my system?

You can find the Communtu sources under "System -> Administration -> Software Sources -> Other Software". They can also be deactivated here.

The deactivation does not involve unstalling packages nor will updates be held back for installed software. Updates are still obtained from the official sources and those, which Communtu might have added.

How do I delete the metapackages?

To reach the package manager Synaptic you navigate to "System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager". In the lower left part you click on "Origin". In the list above search for "packages.communtu.org" and click on it. In the right part of the window you will now see all metapackages available at Communtu. To remove a metapackage from your system you make a right click on it and choose "Mark for Removal". With a click on "Apply" it will be uninstalled.

Packages are not being uninstalled and can be removed as normale via Synaptic or KPackageKit.