How do I install Pinta?
Pinta Repository - Ubuntu Precise
Pinta is available in a software repository, or PPA. In an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution it is very easy to add a new PPA to your software repository lists to install new software or provide system updates.
For more information on PPA's click here.
After installing a repository one of the easiest ways to install almost any application is to use the Ubuntu Software Center. If you already have this in your repository list continue to Installing Pinta via the Ubuntu Software Center.
Copy, one line at a time, to install the following PPA to get the latest stable release and paste them in a terminal and press Enter
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pinta-maintainers/pinta-stable
Once you've installed the above PPA, then you must update you system with their package lists. Run the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Once you have a PPA setup with Pinta on it and have updated your package list, you are now ready to install Pinta.
Installing Pinta via the Terminal
Open terminal with Ctrl+Alt+Tkey-shortcut and after the PPA has been setup (see above), you can easily install Pinta from the terminal with this command:
sudo apt-get install pinta
Installing Pinta via the Ubuntu Software Center:
Once you have the PPA's setup and your system updated with their package list, now we can install Pinta via the Ubuntu Software Center:
- Launch the Ubuntu Software Center
- Search for
pinta - Click the 'Install' button to install Pinta.
- Once it is installed you can now use Pinta. Navigate to:
Menu▸Graphics▸Pinta(This is the default location in most menu systems. Your results may vary.)
Assuming the repo hasn't moved it should be:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:moonlight-team/pinta
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install pinta
See also the installation section here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/05/pinta-paint-net-clone-adds-new-tools-features
I only know about Pinta package but I have also found something else called Pinta – Paint.NET clone for linux. If you want to install this one, all you have to do is to type the following codes in a terminal emulator:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:moonlight-team/pinta
Input your password when asked for it, and press Enter to add the ppa to your Software Sources list. Next type these codes in the same terminal:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pinta
If you want to install latest stable release for Pinta (image editing software, Gimp replacement) then you can use these codes:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pinta-maintainers/pinta-stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pinta
I never used the first one (Pinta – Paint.NET) but I am guessing this is the one you want since Pinta image editing package is already present in the Software Center list.