Ubuntu installation tutorial for website

[brettalton]

Hi, I know this area is for graphics, not specifically for the website, so I hope this post is okay.

I'm attaching some images for a tutorial on how to install under Ubuntu. Unfortunately there are 7 images and I'm only allowed 4 attachments, so I am uploading the images in a .zip file (485.8 kB).

Since Ubuntu 8.04 only included OpenArena 0.7.1 unless backports are enabled - which brings the game up to 0.7.7 - I'm also included images for enabling ubuntu-backports.

Lastly, I am hoping to include in the "Files" or download page, instructions for installing the games under other Linux systems through their package manager, or, at the very least, what version each system is currently at.

I'm a web developer and would like to help part time - anything to help this great game! Keep it up!

Lists for checking OpenArena version

Ubuntu: http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?suite=default&section=all&arch=any&searchon=names&keywords=openarena (0.7.7)
Debian (sid): http://packages.debian.org/unstable/games/openarena (0.7.7)
Arch Linux: http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=7748 (0.8.0)
--- not sure if these are reliable (below) ---
Fedora: http://fr.rpmfind.net/linux/rpm2html/search.php?query=openarena (0.7.7)
OpenSUSE: http://rpm.pbone.net/index.php3/stat/3/srodzaj/1/search/openarena-data (0.7.7)

Enabling ubuntu-backports in Ubuntu 8.04 to allow OpenArena 0.7.7

01.png - go to 'System' > 'Administration' > 'Software Sources'
02.png - Under the 'Updates' tab, make sure 'ubuntu-backports' in enabled
03.png - If 'Software Sources' ask you to reload, click 'Reload'

Installing OpenArena in Ubuntu 8.04

04.png - go to 'Applications' > 'Add/Remove...'
05.png - search for 'openarena' and make sure the game 'OpenArena' is selected, then click 'Apply Changes'
06.png - select 'Apply' when asked to confirm

Playing OpenArena in Ubuntu 8.04

07.png - select 'Applications' > 'Games' > 'OpenArena' to play!

[Case]

The version in ubuntu's repo is old, really you need to download from OA's site to get the new one

[brettalton]

It would still be useful for a lot of readers.

[epicgoo]

It would still be useful for a lot of readers.

lol nice necro

[brettalton]

It would still be useful for a lot of readers.

lol nice necro

I don't get it.

[chaoticsoldier]

I don't get it.

He's referring to you reviving this dead thread.

[brettalton]

I don't get it.

He's referring to you reviving this dead thread.

Oh, well I did put a bit of work into it and its only for the good of the community so...

[epicgoo]

Dunno if it qualifies for a sticky but definitely it is posted in the wrong section
It is hard for someone to find it here

[dash9]

Oh, well I did put a bit of work into it and its only for the good of the community so...

It should be posted in the wiki! With mentioning at the beginning that before doing the tutorial, they should check it's the latest version.
What do we have to do to have the latest version of OpenArena available from Ubuntu?