4.10.1-linux-amd64.deb package shows as already installed in "Ubuntu Software" (LTS 20.04)

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4.10.1-linux-amd64.deb package shows as already installed in "Ubuntu Software" (LTS 20.04) #373

Closed badger62 closed 3 years ago

badger62 commented 3 years ago

Double clicking on the package brings up the Ubuntu Software install dialog. However the only option is "uninstall" as 4.10.1 was already installed. Currently running ElectronMail 4.10.0 .

vladimiry commented 3 years ago

Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the options of installing the packages on Ubuntu using some GUI tools. To install v4.10.1 try to execute the following console command: sudo dpkg -i electron-mail-4.10.1-linux-amd64.deb.

vladimiry commented 3 years ago

Besides that, since you run Ubuntu, I think you might want to try Snap, see https://snapcraft.io/electron-mail. In general, if I would be running Ubuntu, I'd prefer Snap to DEB package since Snap provides some sandboxing/isolation capabilities. And by the way Snap comes with automatic update thing.