Installing MEEP

[jbord39]

Hey guys,

I am very new to Linux. I am trying to install a program but am very overwhelmed. The program is called MEEP, and according to their website,

A convenient precompiled package of Meep is also available in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu, specifically as the meep package (currently only in Debian testing or unstable):

/*Had to remove URL but you can find it by searching meep in Debian or Ubuntu's website.*/

We highly recommend using Debian or Ubuntu, as in Debian or Ubuntu the Meep software and all of its dependencies can be installed simply by typing one line:

apt-get install meep h5utils

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I have gone to the link given, and downloaded a tar.gz file which contained a a lot of files and a folders. When I type the command given, it tells me that it cannot locate file meep, and also file h5utils.

I would really appreciate any help on where to start with this. I am running Ubuntu.

Thanks,

John

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !

Have you tried to install meep through package manager ( apt-get ) as suggested at its Website?

Execute this in Terminal :

sudo apt-get clean all
sudo apt-get update
sudp apt-get install meep h5utils

Post error message here, if any.


Or open Synaptic Package Manager and search meep and h5utils. Mark and install both packages.

[jbord39]

Wow, thanks for the quick reply!

It gave me a lot of code but it doesn't seem to have any errors.

Thanks a lot,

John

[TaZMAniac]

Open a terminal window (Found under Software / Accessories) and type the following;

sudo apt-get install meep h5utils

It will ask for your password. Type it in. Note: The letters you type in your password will not show up.

Now press the enter key.

Use the documentation in the wiki page to start meep and use it.

Edit: I see Devils Casper beat me to the solution as usual. LOL!!

[devils casper]

Wow, thanks for the quick reply!

It gave me a lot of code but it doesn't seem to have any errors.

Thanks a lot,

John

Didn't it last command 'sudo apt-get install meep h5utils' display message like "xx packages has been installed" in the end?
Check meep has been installed or not.