Introduction
Kubuntu is a free and open-source operating system based on Ubuntu Linux. It is a user-friendly system that offers similar features to other Linux distributions like Ubuntu. However, to unlock its full potential, you need to install and set up Ubuntu One on your system. This article provides a step-by-step guide to help you effortlessly install and set up Ubuntu One on Kubuntu.
Step 1: Adding the Ubuntu One Repository
To start, you will need to add the Ubuntu One repository to your system. This is done by accessing the terminal and typing the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuone/stable
This command adds the Ubuntu One repository to your system, allowing you to access its software packages.
Step 2: Updating Your System
After adding the Ubuntu One repository, the next step is to update your system. To do this, enter the following command into the terminal:
sudo apt-get update
This command updates the system’s package list with the latest software packages from the newly added Ubuntu One repository.
Step 3: Installing Ubuntu One
After updating your system, you can now install Ubuntu One. To do this, type the following command into the terminal:
sudo apt-get install ubuntuone-client
This command installs Ubuntu One on your Kubuntu system.
Step 4: Setting Up Ubuntu One
Once you have installed Ubuntu One, the next step is to set it up. To launch the setup wizard, type the following command into the terminal:
ubuntuone-control-panel-qt
This command launches the Ubuntu One setup wizard. The wizard guides you through the process of setting up your Ubuntu One account, selecting the folders you want to sync, and configuring other options like file-sharing and backup.
Conclusion
In conclusion, installing and setting up Ubuntu One on Kubuntu doesn’t have to be complicated. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can unlock the full potential of your Kubuntu system and take advantage of Ubuntu One’s powerful features. With Ubuntu One, you can easily sync files and folders across multiple devices, share files with friends and colleagues, and even back up your important data to the cloud. Give it a try today and experience the full potential of your Kubuntu system!
Last year MTE gave you a hands on review of the beta release of Ubuntu One, Canonical’s answer to the popular Dropbox file syncing service. Ubuntu One allows users to have a local folder on their computers linked and synced with a folder on an Ubuntu One server. They can also share files with their other computers and even with other users.
This was good news for many mobile Ubuntu users who needed the flexibility that online storage space affords them. Unfortunately, KDE users, those who use Kubuntu, were left out of the initial release. In order to use Ubuntu One, they would have to install the Gnome client or use only the web-based interface.
Now, all of that has changed with the development of Ubuntu One KDE Client. It is easy to download, setup, and install, and MTE will take you through the entire process.
Sign up for Ubuntu One
The process is the same as it would be if you were registering from within Gnome.
Visit one.ubuntu.com
Click “Subscribe”
Choose the free 2GB plan or the $10 per month 50GB plan
Sign in with your existing Launchpad account or create a new one
Once you are subscribed, you can see the web interface. All that is left is connecting your desktop interface to your account.
Download Ubuntu One KDE Client
You can download and install the client from launchpad.net or install it through the PPA using the following method:
Open Konsole (or your terminal app of choice)
Type the following string:
It should add the repository and fetch the PPA’s key.
One the repository has been added, update your apt-get list:
Install Ubuntu One KDE Client:
Note: You can also add the repository and install the client using KPackageKit or another graphical interface.
Getting Started
Now that you have the client installed, start it and make sure the installation worked.
Press Alt-F2 (or right click the desktop and click “Run Command”)
Type ubuntuone-kde and press Enter
An icon shaped like a hard drive with a cloud on it will appear. Right click it.
Click “Open Folder”
You should now have your local Ubuntu One folder open, and it should have automatically added a link to it in your “Places” bookmarks in Dolphin. The path for the folder is /home/username/Ubuntu One.
Right click the icon again and click “Connect” to make sure it is connected.
Now, to test it, right click inside the Dolphin window of the Ubuntu One folder and click “Create New” and “Text file”
Name the file “test” and click OK.
Finally, open your web browser and return to the one.ubuntu.com web interface. Your test file should now appear under “My Files”. With that you have successfully setup your Ubuntu One account within KDE. Because the folder itself is on your local computer, you can link to it and even create a Folder View just as you normally would with any KDE folder. Just always keep in mind that Ubuntu One is an online service, so always keep local copies of any files you share on it. It is also still in BETA, so be extra careful. Now Kubuntu users can enjoy the benefits of Ubuntu One and share with their Ubuntu associates.
Tavis J. Hampton is a freelance writer from Indianapolis. He is an avid user of free and open source software and strongly believes that software and knowledge should be free and accessible to all people. He enjoys reading, writing, teaching, spending time with his family, and playing with gadgets.
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