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Hello all,

Switched from Mac to Linux in 2012. Was using Xubuntu until a few days ago - and made the switch to Mint. LOVE LOVE LOVE being able to finally watch movies on my computer etc. Finally, my old laptop can run more efficiently.

To the point for this question:
I've been trying to install Krita in Software Manager. It starts to install then nothing happens. It doesn't install. I realize it says Krita is part of Calligra Office Suite - and I think Calligra is for KDE (right?) - so does that mean since I use XFCE that I can't install Krita?

I would love to run Krita - because Gimp makes me crazy. (I've used photoshop for many, many years.)

Help?

I'm using a Thinkpad R51 with Pentium M - Mint 13 XFCE - 32 bit version.
(I couldn't make Cinnamon 13 or MATE 14 install properly on my system - but xfce runs like a top)

You say you are using Software Manager? Do you mean Synaptic or the Software Centre?

I suggest using Synaptic

You can use kde apps in a non-kde system, but be aware that it may install much more than just the application you require, due to dependancies

Thanks for being so helpful - and for being so speedy.

I was using Software Manager. When I click on the main menu - it is listed under that name in the main menu and again under the System category.

I do see the Synaptic package manager under the system category of the menu. I'll try that right now and report back.

Thanks.

Hurray! Your suggestion to use synaptic worked. Krita is now installed.

Thanks so much for helping.

goodbunny wrote:Hurray! Your suggestion to use synaptic worked. Krita is now installed.

Thanks so much for helping.

You are most welcome