How to install the newer version of Arduino on Mint 10

[scottjge]

I am trying to install the newer version of the Arduino IDE on Mint 10 but not having much luck. I googled and followed suggestion of downloading new version and click on arduino but it will not run. I have an older version on the pc now that I got from the repositories but can figure out where to get the new version. I have updated the repositories with 'sudo apt-get' but the newer version still does not exist.

Thank you,
Scotty

[RETNUH]

Several things here.
A. "sudo apt-get" doesn't update the repositories. You need to use "sudo apt-get update"
B. The newest version of Arduino may not even be in the repositories yet(I'm not sure). You may need to add PPA or compile it yourself
C What do you mean by "...click on arduino but it will not run."? Did you just download the tarball or what?

[scottjge]

Yes, I downloaded the tar ball and it says to extract it to your home directory, then click on the arduino file and it will open and run. Unfortunately, it wasn't that simple. It will not run nor open. It has permission to execute but won't . I am still looking and playing with it, I will figure it out somehow.

Yes, I did a 'sudo apt-get update'.

Thank you for your response,
Scotty

[RETNUH]

You probably need to extract the tarball and compile it. Once you've extracted the tarball there should be a "readme" or install" file that tells you how to compile and install it.