I've just purchased a Dell Precision 7520 with Ubuntu 16.04. I needed to reinstall the Ubuntu version with partitions for the root and home and now I want to install the Dell Repositories which this machine had on it originally. They were:
http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ exnial-dell-crane-kbl public
http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ exnial-dell-crane-kbl public (source Code)
http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ exnial-dell public
http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ exnial-dell public (source Code)
How can I do this in the Software & Updates window (Other Software Tab)? I need to install some open software drivers which were in the Additional Drivers Tab (when I bought it).
Best Answer
It's much easier to just add these to a
sources.list.d
file. Run this command:When you run this, copy and paste all of it. Do not run it line-by-line.
After you're done with the above, run this command:
Finally, run this command to update your package cache:
Your Dell repos will now be added to your system, and you will be able to install packages freely.