Permission Denied With Setting Up Evolution in Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution by Canonical that is designed with ease of use and security in mind. Ubuntu uses a security structure to install programs. Users must enter an administrator or root password created during the installation process. Failure to to do so prevents the software from being installed. Evolution is an email and calendar program for the Gnome platform under Ubuntu. Follow a few guidelines to ensure a successful installation of the program.

Instructions

Graphical Interface

1. Go to the "Applications" menu and select "Ubuntu software center."

2. Type "Evolution" on the search field on the upper right corner of the Ubuntu software center.

3. Press "Install" and type in your administrator password. Press "Authenticate."

4. Wait for Evolution to install, which may take up to 10 minutes, depending on your computer and Internet connection speed.

Command Line

1. Go to the "Applications" menu, and select "Terminal" in the "Accessories" sub-menu.

2. Type "sudo apt-get install evolution" and press "Enter."

3. Type in your administrator password and press "Enter."

4. Press "y" to start the installation of Evolution.

Tips & Warnings

• Apt-get will install dependencies when installing Evolution. Dependencies are packages that Evolution requires to work properly.

• Typing "apt-get install evolution" will return a request denied prompt. You need to use "sudo" to install software on Ubuntu.

References

• Ubuntu: Installing software manual