Maverick

Differences between revisions 13 and 14
⇤ ← Revision 13 as of 2010-04-27 14:09:55 →
Size: 3937
Editor: 173-25-4-44
Comment:
← Revision 14 as of 2010-04-27 14:36:35 → ⇥
Size: 6577
Editor: 173-25-4-44
Comment:
Deletions are marked like this. Additions are marked like this.
Line 9: Line 9:
Ubuntu One comes pre-installed on Ubuntu 9.10. It is strongly recommended that you update your system before beginning the installation. To install updates, go to System » Administration » Update Manager and click Install Updates. Once your system is up to date you can begin the installation process. Ubuntu One comes pre-installed on Ubuntu 9.10. Before setting up Ubuntu One, you should ensure your system is up to date. Run Update Manager to install any necessary updates by going to System » Administration » Update Manager. You may need to restart your system. Once it's up to date, you can begin this setup process.
Line 12: Line 12:
 1. '''Add Your Computer''' A web browser window will open prompting you to add your computer to your Ubuntu One account. Click on 'Add this Computer'. Because this is your computer, it's necessary for you to explicitly allow the software to access your Ubuntu One account. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:show_confirm.png|Applications > Internet > Ubuntu One screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>  1. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Ubuntu One uses the Ubuntu single sign on (SSO) service so if you have a Launchpad account or another account that uses the Ubuntu SSO service, you can sign in with that. If you have an account, sign in and skip down to step 7. If you don't have an account, no worries, you can sign up for a new account following the steps below. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso.png|Sign in to Ubuntu One}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Click the '''New Account button''' to create an Ubuntu SSO account that you can use to login to Ubuntu One.
 1. Enter your email address, the words displayed in the captcha image below the email address field, and then click the '''Continue button'''. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso_create_account.png|Create Ubuntu SSO account}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Check your email for a message from "Login Service" with the subject of "Login Service: Finish your registration". Open this email and click on the link to continue the Ubuntu SSO registration process.
 1. Complete your Ubuntu SSO registration by filling in the form and clicking the '''Continue button'''. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso_complete_reg.png|Complete Ubuntu SSO registration}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Click the '''Yes, sign me in button''' to sign in to Ubuntu One.<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_sign_in.png|Sign in to Ubuntu One}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. In order to sync, you must explicitly add your computer to the list of devices that sync with your personal cloud. To add your computer to your Ubuntu One account, click on the '''Add this Computer button''''. New users adding their first computer will also accept the Ubuntu One Terms & Conditions. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:show_confirm.png|Add your computer}}<<BR>><<BR>>
Line 16: Line 22:
It is also strongly recommended that you update your system before beginning the installation. To install updates, go to System » Administration » Update Manager and click Install Updates. Once your system is up to date you can begin the installation process. Before setting up Ubuntu One, you should ensure your system is up to date. Run Update Manager to install any necessary updates by going to System » Administration » Update Manager. You may need to restart your system. Once it's up to date, you can begin this setup process.
Line 18: Line 24:
 1. '''Add Our PPA''' The first step is to add our PPA (Personal Package Archive). This will give you access to the Ubuntu One client software. Click on the link below to install our PPA: <<BR>><<BR>>'''[[https://media.one.ubuntu.com/media/2649/files/ubuntuone-jaunty-ppa.deb|Add PPA (Ubuntu 9.04)]]''' <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:gdebi.png|Package installer screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. '''Install Client''' Install the Ubuntu One client from the PPA by clicking on the link below: <<BR>><<BR>>'''[[apt://ubuntuone-client-gnome?refresh=yes|Install ubuntuone-client-gnome]]'''<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:ubuntuone-client_install.png|Install software screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>'''Note:''' If you're using a non-Firefox web browser, you can install the client by going to '''System » Administration » Synaptic Package Manager''' and searching for ubuntuone-client-gnome<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. '''Start Client''' Now that you have the software installed, you'll need to authorize it. On your computer, click on '''System » Preferences » Ubuntu One''' to start the process. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:menu_click.png|System->Preferences->Ubuntu One screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. '''Add Your Computer''' The final step is adding your computer to your Ubuntu One account. A web page will launch after clicking '''Ubuntu One''' in the previous step (see the image below). Simply click on 'Add this Computer'. Because this is your computer, it's necessary for you to explicitly allow the software to access your Ubuntu One account. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:show_confirm.png|Add your computer screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>		  1. Add our PPA (Personal Package Archive) to get access to the Ubuntu One client software. Click on the link below to install our PPA: <<BR>><<BR>>'''[[https://media.one.ubuntu.com/media/2649/files/ubuntuone-jaunty-ppa.deb|Add PPA (Ubuntu 9.04)]]''' <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:gdebi.png|Package installer screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Install the Ubuntu One client from the PPA by clicking on the link below: <<BR>><<BR>>'''[[apt://ubuntuone-client-gnome?refresh=yes|Install ubuntuone-client-gnome]]'''<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:ubuntuone-client_install.png|Install software screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>'''Note:''' If you're using a non-Firefox web browser, you can install the client by going to '''System » Administration » Synaptic Package Manager''' and searching for ubuntuone-client-gnome<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Now that you have the software installed, you'll need to authorize it. On your computer, click on '''System » Preferences » Ubuntu One''' to start the process. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:menu_click.png|System->Preferences->Ubuntu One screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Ubuntu One uses the Ubuntu single sign on (SSO) service so if you have a Launchpad account or another account that uses the Ubuntu SSO service, you can sign in with that. If you have an account, sign in and skip down to step 7. If you don't have an account, no worries, you can sign up for a new account following the steps below. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso.png|Sign in to Ubuntu One}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Click the '''New Account button''' to create an Ubuntu SSO account that you can use to login to Ubuntu One.
 1. Enter your email address, the words displayed in the captcha image below the email address field, and then click the '''Continue button'''. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso_create_account.png|Create Ubuntu SSO account}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Check your email for a message from "Login Service" with the subject of "Login Service: Finish your registration". Open this email and click on the link to continue the Ubuntu SSO registration process.
 1. Complete your Ubuntu SSO registration by filling in the form and clicking the '''Continue button'''. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso_complete_reg.png|Complete Ubuntu SSO registration}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. Click the '''Yes, sign me in button''' to sign in to Ubuntu One.<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_sign_in.png|Sign in to Ubuntu One}}<<BR>><<BR>>
 1. In order to sync, you must explicitly add your computer to the list of devices that sync with your personal cloud. To add your computer to your Ubuntu One account, click on the '''Add this Computer button''''. New users adding their first computer will also accept the Ubuntu One Terms & Conditions. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:show_confirm.png|Add your computer}}<<BR>><<BR>>

Contents

  1. Requirements
  2. Setup instructions for Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic)
  3. Installation instructions for Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty)

Requirements

Because we want to give everyone using Ubuntu One the very best experience, we require that you run Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) or higher.

Setup instructions for Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic)

Ubuntu One comes pre-installed on Ubuntu 9.10. Before setting up Ubuntu One, you should ensure your system is up to date. Run Update Manager to install any necessary updates by going to System » Administration » Update Manager. You may need to restart your system. Once it's up to date, you can begin this setup process.

  1. Start Client Open Applications » Internet » Ubuntu One



  2. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Ubuntu One uses the Ubuntu single sign on (SSO) service so if you have a Launchpad account or another account that uses the Ubuntu SSO service, you can sign in with that. If you have an account, sign in and skip down to step 7. If you don't have an account, no worries, you can sign up for a new account following the steps below.



  3. Click the New Account button to create an Ubuntu SSO account that you can use to login to Ubuntu One.

  4. Enter your email address, the words displayed in the captcha image below the email address field, and then click the Continue button.



  5. Check your email for a message from "Login Service" with the subject of "Login Service: Finish your registration". Open this email and click on the link to continue the Ubuntu SSO registration process.

  6. Complete your Ubuntu SSO registration by filling in the form and clicking the Continue button.



  7. Click the Yes, sign me in button to sign in to Ubuntu One.



  8. In order to sync, you must explicitly add your computer to the list of devices that sync with your personal cloud. To add your computer to your Ubuntu One account, click on the Add this Computer button'. New users adding their first computer will also accept the Ubuntu One Terms & Conditions.



  9. Ubuntu One Client Applet You should now be connected with the Ubuntu One Client applet showing you are connected in your task bar. Use the applet to manage the preferences of Ubuntu One as well as to connect and disconnect from the service.



Installation instructions for Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty)

Before setting up Ubuntu One, you should ensure your system is up to date. Run Update Manager to install any necessary updates by going to System » Administration » Update Manager. You may need to restart your system. Once it's up to date, you can begin this setup process.

  1. Add our PPA (Personal Package Archive) to get access to the Ubuntu One client software. Click on the link below to install our PPA:

    Add PPA (Ubuntu 9.04)



  2. Install the Ubuntu One client from the PPA by clicking on the link below:

    Install ubuntuone-client-gnome



    Note: If you're using a non-Firefox web browser, you can install the client by going to System » Administration » Synaptic Package Manager and searching for ubuntuone-client-gnome

  3. Now that you have the software installed, you'll need to authorize it. On your computer, click on System » Preferences » Ubuntu One to start the process.



  4. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Ubuntu One uses the Ubuntu single sign on (SSO) service so if you have a Launchpad account or another account that uses the Ubuntu SSO service, you can sign in with that. If you have an account, sign in and skip down to step 7. If you don't have an account, no worries, you can sign up for a new account following the steps below.



  5. Click the New Account button to create an Ubuntu SSO account that you can use to login to Ubuntu One.

  6. Enter your email address, the words displayed in the captcha image below the email address field, and then click the Continue button.



  7. Check your email for a message from "Login Service" with the subject of "Login Service: Finish your registration". Open this email and click on the link to continue the Ubuntu SSO registration process.

  8. Complete your Ubuntu SSO registration by filling in the form and clicking the Continue button.



  9. Click the Yes, sign me in button to sign in to Ubuntu One.



  10. In order to sync, you must explicitly add your computer to the list of devices that sync with your personal cloud. To add your computer to your Ubuntu One account, click on the Add this Computer button'. New users adding their first computer will also accept the Ubuntu One Terms & Conditions.



  11. Ubuntu One Preferences (found in System » Preferences) is used to monitor current synchronization activity and manage your Ubuntu One preferences. Click the Devices tab and then click the Connect button to connect to the Ubuntu One service.



    Review the Ubuntu One features or use our Support resources if you have questions.