klik: point-and-klik software store for Knoppix

**fuzzybud** · 10-24-2004, 05:37 AM

Today I got the latest book by Marcel Gagne that includes a tweaked version of Knoppix 3.4. I used klik to download Skype, Real10, and Iphoto. All three work well, no problems.

I am a new Linux user and haven't learned to tinker under the hood. I had the regular version of Knoppix 3.4 installed a few times and then uninstalled because I couldn't get a few programs to work, like KsCD. On Marcel's tweaked version it works and other neat things too. That and the ability to use klik makes me a happy camper.

**probono** · 11-13-2004, 01:10 AM

Well... the next generation of klik is here for testing: http://klik.berlios.de/
click on "next generation"

It features thousands(!) of packages from debian and an improved "point-and-klik software store" with better descriptions and screenshots.

Greetings,
probono

**bongski55** · 11-13-2004, 04:32 AM

Does the next generation resolved problems with Apollon on new Knoppix versions?

**cintra** · 11-13-2004, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by probono

Well... the next generation of klik is here for testing: http://klik.berlios.de/
click on "next generation"

It features thousands(!) of packages from debian and an improved "point-and-klik software store" with better descriptions and screenshots.

Greetings,
probono

Wow, congrats! This is looking good...

mvh

**shah** · 11-13-2004, 02:59 PM

Congrat and thanks to Probono and gangs.
This is the best thing could happen to Debian/Knoppix/Kanotix.....etc....besides apt.
You deserve a salute from me.......................

**probono** · 11-13-2004, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by bongski55

Does the next generation resolved problems with Apollon on new Knoppix versions?

It should.

Greetings,
probono

**aay** · 11-15-2004, 09:08 PM

Probono,

This is awesome. You are single handely providing a free alternative to the Linspire "Click and Run" package management system. About the only thing that "Click and Run" has going for it (imho) is that it's easy. But so is klik. And with klik, if things don't work with an install or an upgrade you have in now way borked your system as a whole: just delete the folder where things are installed. I look forward to following Klik's development.

**daurelio** · 11-17-2004, 01:39 PM

Hello everybody!

Just one question.
Can I download a program with Klik and than install them on a computer without internet conection (runing knoppix 3.7 PC Welt version).
If it is posible how to do it?
I'm a newbie....i don't now much about debian...but i am very interested on it
Thanks
Daniel

**probono** · 11-17-2004, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by daurelio

Can I download a program with Klik and than install them on a computer without internet conection

Hi daurelio, this is very easy: klik the application on the computer with Internet access. Then you'll find the application diretory (it has a yellow box icon) in your home directory (/home/knoppix). Simply copy the application directory into the home directory of the machine without Internet access, and there you go.

The only disadvantage is that the menu entries are not automatically created this way, but you can run the application by executing the "wrapper" that is inside the application directory. (Please vote for http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=81772 if you want to help make it even easier.)

Greetings,
probono

**wsg** · 11-17-2004, 10:43 PM

Well, probono...and Ladies & Gentlemen - Sehr geheerter Damen und Herren...

I'm (almost

) speechless.

Just installed my first Klik application...successfully..."Ace of Penguins".

Used the "Next Generation"

Using KanotixLiveCD BH08 on a no hard-drive puter with a PersistentHome on a USB key.

I'll be back

Many thanks for Klik

...mfg

P.S. Is there another location/Forum and/or another thread in this Forum where posts such as this one of mine would be more appropriate? Also, Where can I find reports of similar trials of Klik - successful or unsuccessful??
Thanks...