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apturl lets you install packages using an apt:pkgname like syntax

The AptURL Protocol Handler is a program that handles special URLs for installing packages. This means that special links in web pages can install software.

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How to change handler of APT: URLs?

In Firefox on a fresh install of 10.10 when visiting apt.ubuntu.com/p/banshee (for example) I get prompted with the following window: However, I was under the impression that apturl was supposed to launch Software Center. How can I configure what…
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How to add an 'apt' linked application into Firefox?

Just installed Ubuntu 17.10. aptitude and apturl are installed But when I click on apt links, the only message I get is 'this address doesn't exist'. Firefox doesn't ask me which application must be used to open such a link. My question is : how…
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How can I make Chromium open apt links with xdg-open?

I installed this extension because I wanted to open apt links clicked in Chromium with xdg-open. I have looked at this help page but haven't been successful. How can I achieve this?
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How to make apt:// urls to open with Gdebi or apturl?

When I click on a apt:// link in Chromium Ubuntu Software Center handles the link. How can I change it to gdebi/apturl?
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What sites offer installing Ubuntu packages with apturl

Are there any sites that offer installing ubuntu packages through apturl. The only one I know for now is http://appnr.com/ but what others exists with a similar way of installing packages.
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apt link is not working in opera browser

Opera web browser is not working with apt: links. Is there any solution for this problem? I downloaded this opera 32 bit deb from their website and my distro is Ubuntu 12.04.
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How to bypass the apturl and download the deb file directly?

I want to download this game 0A.D. from http://www.playdeb.net/software/0%20A.D. .deb file. They keep their file up to date with the source code, so they have the newest versions. I don't want apturl to handle it. I just want the deb so I can…
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Error with apturl in Ubuntu

I was attempting to use playdeb/getdeb and it wasn't working. So I went to the terminal to see what was happening. The problem is I have no idea what this actually means or how to fix it. Any help resolving this would be appreciated. ~$ apturl…
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Where is a list of special url types?

I was looking in gconf-editor, and I say under url-handlers, all sorts of things before I thought had nothing to do with urls. I knew that you could do apt:package and irc:channel, but it had things like notes and trash. I had no idea that the…
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Sofware Installation hangs with graphical interface

I have a newly installed computer on Ubuntu 16.04. I have some issue on installing softwares : it does not work when I use a graphical interface such as Software Installation Center or apturl. I have also try to install a specific software that uses…
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renaming removed key_buffer and myisam-recover options (if present) error while installing ubuntu 16

I have been trying to update my Ubuntu 14.04LTS to Ubuntu 16, I tried updating using a USB stick as it says in the official site, but that didn't work, I wasn't even able to enter the boot mode, so I tried updating the normal way( I wanted to do a…
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What is the protocol to open Software Center with installation page for a selected application?

I need to add install buttons which must open up Ubuntu Software Center with a pre-selected application. Is there a way to do that?
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Use apturl instead of Software Center for apt: links

I've changed from Friefox to Chromium. Everything works fine except one thing: When I hit an apt: link, it opens the Ubuntu Software Center instead of starting the installation via apturl. (Yes, it is installed) How can I change the default handler…
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How do I enable apturl in Firefox or Chrome

If I click on an apt:// link in Firefox I just get 'The address wasn't understood'. apturl is installed and I've tried adding the apt protocol (network.protocol-handler.expose.apt) in Firefox and adding entries into the gconf database with gconftool…
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I lost apturl accidentally! any way to regain it?

I accidentally uninstalled aptURL from my PC. I use Ubuntu 14.04. I can't install any apps. If anyone know the steps to regain it, please help!I can't find a way to re-install aptURL.
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