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The guide explains how to install the KDE image viewer Gwenview on Ubuntu 20.04 using three main methods: apt, compiling from source, and Flatpak. It begins by enabling the Universe repository, updating the package list, and running sudo apt install gwenview, noting that a default install omits many KDE packages. If the packaged version is outdated or fails, the tutorial walks through installing build essentials, cloning the GitHub repo, configuring CMake, compiling, and installing to /usr/local/bin while warning about missing libraries. Finally, it offers a Flatpak alternative for sandboxed use and encourages users to switch when thumbnails appear off‑color or existing viewers lag, highlighting Gwenview’s raw file support and auto‑rotate feature.

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The guide explains how to install the Windows‑only download manager FlareGet on an Ubuntu 20.04 system by using Wine, starting with adding 32‑bit support and pulling in the latest stable Wine package from its official PPA. After downloading the installer executable, users run it through Wine, follow the familiar Windows wizard, and optionally handle missing Visual C++ redistributables with separate downloads or Wine’s own installers. Once FlareGet is installed, the article walks readers through launching it via Wine, configuring a native Linux download folder in the preferences to avoid awkward path translations, and offers practical tips such as using batch file lists and tweaking thread counts for faster transfers. Finally, the post concludes by encouraging users to enjoy a polished, multi‑threaded downloader alongside their usual Linux tools, while reminding them that DRM‑protected media may still pose problems.

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The guide explains how to install Okular on Ubuntu 20.04 using APT, Snap, or Flatpak and why the KDE‑styled viewer is a solid choice for PDF and e‑book handling. It walks through updating the package list, installing the `okular` package, launching it from the menu or terminal, and highlights that APT ensures all dependencies are satisfied automatically. Alternative methods with Snap and Flatpak are mentioned, noting their isolation advantages and potential drawbacks such as increased disk usage. Finally, common issues like garbled text, crashes due to library mismatches, and missing annotations are addressed with practical fixes, along with a quick tip for setting Okular as the default PDF viewer in Nautilus.

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The article walks you through installing ArangoDB on Debian 11 in a few easy steps and getting it running within minutes. It starts by updating your system, importing the official GPG key, adding the stable repository, and then installing both the server and client packages before enabling the daemon to start at boot. Once the service is verified as active you can launch the web UI on localhost 8529, set an administrator password, and run a quick sanity check that creates a test collection, inserts a document, and confirms the count. For production environments it recommends optional hardening steps such as binding only to 127.0.0.1 and enabling TLS with custom certificates so the database stays secure.