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Buo
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June 26, 2014, 03:51:17 PM
#9
Ok it works Smiley
I had to copy the bitcoin directory into the home of the live cd!

Thanks for the support.
Buo
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June 25, 2014, 03:57:12 PM
#8
Pre: I'm totally noob in Linux but I need to use the qt inside Ubuntu.

I've downloaded bitcoin-qt 0.9.2.1, inside there are two directories bin and src, in "bin" / "64" there is the bitcoin-qt.
Is this the right file? How can I use it?
If I doubleclick on the qt, Ubuntu says that there's no application to open it.

Don't laugh but help me please   Embarrassed

If you're new to linux, the repository approach is definitely the easiest approach to take, as you'll be notified of updates.

However, if you're using a 64bit version of Ubuntu, that is the file. Try running `chmod +x bitcoin-qt` in the terminal, insite the bin/64 directroy of the download; this will make the file executable, and should solve your problem.

Ok I wrote "chmod +x bitcoin-qt" and the terminal didn't reply with errors, but then if I write bitcoin-qt it doesn't open   Huh

Are you typing "bitcoin-qt" or "./bitcoin-qt"? The former runs an executable with that name installed from a package, the latter executes the file from the current directory. If you've previously been using the former, either cd to the bin/64 directory and run "./bitcoin-qt" or provide the full path to the file (e.g. "bin/64/bitcoin-qt").

Typing ./bitcoin-qt the terminal says "permission denied", if I type sudo ./bitcoin-qt it says "command not found", aaargh
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Techwolf on #bitcoin and Reddit
June 24, 2014, 03:31:55 PM
#7
Pre: I'm totally noob in Linux but I need to use the qt inside Ubuntu.

I've downloaded bitcoin-qt 0.9.2.1, inside there are two directories bin and src, in "bin" / "64" there is the bitcoin-qt.
Is this the right file? How can I use it?
If I doubleclick on the qt, Ubuntu says that there's no application to open it.

Don't laugh but help me please   Embarrassed

If you're new to linux, the repository approach is definitely the easiest approach to take, as you'll be notified of updates.

However, if you're using a 64bit version of Ubuntu, that is the file. Try running `chmod +x bitcoin-qt` in the terminal, insite the bin/64 directroy of the download; this will make the file executable, and should solve your problem.

Ok I wrote "chmod +x bitcoin-qt" and the terminal didn't reply with errors, but then if I write bitcoin-qt it doesn't open   Huh

Are you typing "bitcoin-qt" or "./bitcoin-qt"? The former runs an executable with that name installed from a package, the latter executes the file from the current directory. If you've previously been using the former, either cd to the bin/64 directory and run "./bitcoin-qt" or provide the full path to the file (e.g. "bin/64/bitcoin-qt").
cp1
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Stop using branwallets
June 24, 2014, 03:26:49 PM
#6
You need to include the path.  If you're in that directory you can use ./bitcoin-qt (./ indicates the current directory)
You can also put a link to the file in /usr/local/bin so that it's in your default path

sudo ln -s /bitcoin/bin/64/bitcoin-qt /usr/local/bin/bitcoin-qt
(change the first path to match wherever you have it)

Then typing bitcoin-qt will work from anywhere.
Buo
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June 24, 2014, 03:21:11 PM
#5
Pre: I'm totally noob in Linux but I need to use the qt inside Ubuntu.

I've downloaded bitcoin-qt 0.9.2.1, inside there are two directories bin and src, in "bin" / "64" there is the bitcoin-qt.
Is this the right file? How can I use it?
If I doubleclick on the qt, Ubuntu says that there's no application to open it.

Don't laugh but help me please   Embarrassed

If you're new to linux, the repository approach is definitely the easiest approach to take, as you'll be notified of updates.

However, if you're using a 64bit version of Ubuntu, that is the file. Try running `chmod +x bitcoin-qt` in the terminal, insite the bin/64 directroy of the download; this will make the file executable, and should solve your problem.

Ok I wrote "chmod +x bitcoin-qt" and the terminal didn't reply with errors, but then if I write bitcoin-qt it doesn't open   Huh
newbie
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June 20, 2014, 06:35:01 AM
#4
Pre: I'm totally noob in Linux but I need to use the qt inside Ubuntu.

I've downloaded bitcoin-qt 0.9.2.1, inside there are two directories bin and src, in "bin" / "64" there is the bitcoin-qt.
Is this the right file? How can I use it?
If I doubleclick on the qt, Ubuntu says that there's no application to open it.

Don't laugh but help me please   Embarrassed

If you're new to linux, the repository approach is definitely the easiest approach to take, as you'll be notified of updates.

However, if you're using a 64bit version of Ubuntu, that is the file. Try running `chmod +x bitcoin-qt` in the terminal, insite the bin/64 directroy of the download; this will make the file executable, and should solve your problem.

Thanks for your answer, this answered my concern too.
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Techwolf on #bitcoin and Reddit
June 20, 2014, 04:50:24 AM
#3
Pre: I'm totally noob in Linux but I need to use the qt inside Ubuntu.

I've downloaded bitcoin-qt 0.9.2.1, inside there are two directories bin and src, in "bin" / "64" there is the bitcoin-qt.
Is this the right file? How can I use it?
If I doubleclick on the qt, Ubuntu says that there's no application to open it.

Don't laugh but help me please   Embarrassed

If you're new to linux, the repository approach is definitely the easiest approach to take, as you'll be notified of updates.

However, if you're using a 64bit version of Ubuntu, that is the file. Try running `chmod +x bitcoin-qt` in the terminal, insite the bin/64 directroy of the download; this will make the file executable, and should solve your problem.
eid
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June 20, 2014, 04:29:30 AM
#2
I think I installed mine from the repository:

http://www.distrogeeks.com/install-bitcoin-qt-ubuntu/


Though I notice now I'm one version behind on 0.91  : /
Buo
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June 20, 2014, 03:23:24 AM
#1
Pre: I'm totally noob in Linux but I need to use the qt inside Ubuntu.

I've downloaded bitcoin-qt 0.9.2.1, inside there are two directories bin and src, in "bin" / "64" there is the bitcoin-qt.
Is this the right file? How can I use it?
If I doubleclick on the qt, Ubuntu says that there's no application to open it.

Don't laugh but help me please   Embarrassed
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