Install HandBrake in Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal)

by | Oct 20, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux

Here’s a quick way to get HandBrake Media Converter in Ubuntu 12.10 since no PPA is available currently.

At the time of this writing, there were no PPA archives available for Ubuntu 12.10 so this tutorial is going to show you how to download the deb package file and install it in Ubuntu 12.10. This is going to be quick and easy.

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Objectives:

  • Install HandBrake in Ubuntu 12.10
  • Enjoy!
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To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, copy and paste the commands below to download the dab file.

wget https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases/+files/handbrake-gtk_0.9.8ppa1~precise1_i386.deb


 


handbrake_quantal


 


Next, run the commands below to install it.


sudo dpkg -i handbrake*


 


handbrake_quantal_1


 


If the commands above fail to install it, run this below to force the installation and install required dependencies.


sudo apt-get install -f


 


handbrake_quantal_2


 


Enjoy!


 


handbrake_quantal_3


 


For 64-bit version, copy and paste the line below to download.


 


https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases/+files/handbrake-gtk_0.9.8ppa1~precise1_amd64.deb


Frequently Asked Questions
How to install HandBrake in Ubuntu 12.10 without PPA?
To install HandBrake in Ubuntu 12.10 without PPA, you can download the deb package file directly from the official source and install it using the terminal commands provided in the tutorial.


What are the objectives of installing HandBrake in Ubuntu 12.10?
The main objective of installing HandBrake in Ubuntu 12.10 is to have a reliable media converter tool available for video processing and conversion tasks on the Ubuntu 12.10 platform.


How to open terminal in Ubuntu 12.10?
To open terminal in Ubuntu 12.10, press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard. This keyboard shortcut will launch the terminal window where you can input commands.


What is the command to download HandBrake deb file in Ubuntu 12.10?
To download the HandBrake deb file in Ubuntu 12.10, use the command: wget https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases/+files/handbrake-gtk_0.9.8ppa1~precise1_i386.deb


How to install HandBrake deb file in Ubuntu 12.10?
To install the HandBrake deb file in Ubuntu 12.10, run the command: sudo dpkg -i handbrake* in the terminal. This command will initiate the installation process.


What to do if installation of HandBrake fails in Ubuntu 12.10?
If the installation of HandBrake fails in Ubuntu 12.10, you can run the command: sudo apt-get install -f to force the installation and install any required dependencies.


How to download HandBrake for 64-bit version in Ubuntu 12.10?
To download HandBrake for the 64-bit version in Ubuntu 12.10, copy and paste the following link: https://launchpad.net/~stebbins/+archive/handbrake-releases/+files/handbrake-gtk_0.9.8ppa1~precise1_amd64.deb


What is the version of HandBrake available for Ubuntu 12.10?
The version of HandBrake available for Ubuntu 12.10 is 0.9.8ppa1~precise1, which can be downloaded and installed following the provided instructions.