Lubuntu + pulseaudio

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How can I install pulseaudio on lubuntu? When I try installing via sudo apt-get install, the package is not available.

I use kodibuntu (formerly xbmcbuntu) and want to get pulseaudio working to get sound in Grim Fandango Remastered to play properly.

So sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install pulseaudio pavucontrol doesn't work? You may then try to use this ppa — kirill-a, Feb 11, 2015 at 14:39
Pavucontrol exists, and recommends pulseaudio, which doesnt exist. I will try that ppa,thanks — user3207230, Feb 11, 2015 at 15:30
Pulseaudio is in main, so if it isn't available, there's something wrong with your sources. Which version? — muru, Feb 11, 2015 at 17:07
Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS - KODIbuntu Release: 14.04 Codename: trusty I dont understand what is wrong? — user3207230, Feb 11, 2015 at 17:30

Erik Nelson · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-14 21:27:52Z

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Kodibuntu blocks the pulseaudio packages from being installed by apt.

You can undo the block by removing/moving the following files:

After this you can do another apt-get update and you should be able to install the packages.

answered Aug 14, 2015 at 21:27

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AngryUbuntuNerd · Accepted Answer · 2015-12-28 14:17:49Z

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You can not install pulseaudio on Kodibuntu before you unlock the package.

To do so, remove /etc/apt/preferences.d/pulseaudio.pref by entering:

sudo rm /etc/apt/preferences.d/pulseaudio.pref

Alternatively you can also move the file to a backup location.

Afterwards you can install PulseAudio by entering:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install pulseaudio

answered Dec 28, 2015 at 14:17

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