I was able to install Gambas3 via my software manager. I use Linux Mint 20.2 on a ThinkPad (T-61).
The program does not show up on my installed software menu, nor does it start if I try to use Terminal.
Any ideas? Should I remove it and try installing at the Terminal?
Any help here would be welcomed.

Paul

nypaulie said

I was able to install Gambas3 via my software manager. I use Linux Mint 20.2 on a ThinkPad (T-61).
The program does not show up on my installed software menu, nor does it start if I try to use Terminal.
Any ideas? Should I remove it and try installing at the Terminal?
Any help here would be welcomed.

Paul

I guess it didn't install if.

In terminal type  gambas3

that should either not find gambas3 or show the error as to why it wont run.

if it's not found gambas3 then type this…

sudo apt-get install gambas3*

note any error messages you may get.

best of luck

Hi nypaulie and welcome to the Forum.

The reason for your problem with Gambas is that the package in the Ubuntu/Mint Repos is broken. This is what I suggest you do.

1/. Remove Gambas in Terminal with: -
followed by: -

2/. Open Synaptic Package Manager, search for gambas3 and remove anything that is still installed.

3/. Reboot the computer.

4/. In Terminal run the following that will install the ppa and install Gambas from there: -

With any luck you should now have a working copy of Gambas installed. Let us know how you get on.

 Thank you cogier!
Success. Seemed like I had to remove dozens of files using Software Manager, but at the end I was able to run Gambas3. Started with a simple press-the-button to exit app. Now i have a ton of questions but made a good start thanks to you. No listing in my Menu, so I typed: "gambas3" as a command at Terminal to get rolling. I will reboot to see if there is a Menu listing. Thanks again.
Paul

cogier said

Hi nypaulie and welcome to the Forum.

The reason for your problem with Gambas is that the package in the Ubuntu/Mint Repos is broken. This is what I suggest you do.

aah yes that one, doesn't it just fail to install gb.form.print and gambas requires it to run ?
sudo apt install gambas3-gb-form-print.

Or like you say get the latest 3.16 from launchpad, probably a better way  

Great. I am glad you have it working. Gambas should be on the menu.

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Try some of the programs on the Gambas Farm, they will help you get started.

 Yes, it is now - after a reboot.

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Hi maureencurtis and welcome to Gambas.One.