How To Install dnginfo on Ubuntu 22.04

One-liner install command

For those in a hurry, here's a one-line installation command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt -y install kipi-plugins

But if you are interested in the detailed steps with descriptions, the following information is for you.

What is dnginfo and what are the ways to install it?

Before beginning this tutorial, you will need access to a server or computer running Ubuntu 22.04. This guide was written specifically with a server running Ubuntu 22.04 in mind, although it should also work on older, supported versions of the operating system.

Also, make sure you are running a regular, non-root user with sudo privileges configured on your server. When you have an account available, log in as your non-root user to begin.

There are several ways to install dnginfo on Ubuntu 22.04. You can use (links are clickable):

In the following sections, we will describe each method in detail. You can choose one of them or refer to the recommended one.

Install dnginfo using apt-get

First, update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt-get database, You can install dnginfo using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install kipi-plugins

Install dnginfo using apt

Because dnginfo is available in Ubuntu 22.04’s default repositories, it is possible to install it from these repositories using the apt packaging system.

To begin, update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, You can install dnginfo using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install kipi-plugins

Install dnginfo using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Ubuntu 22.04. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating aptitude database, You can install dnginfo by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install kipi-plugins

How to upgrade (update) a single package dnginfo using apt-get?

First, you will need to update packages index. Run update command as usual:

sudo apt-get update

Next, to upgrade only the dnginfo, e.g. single package, you should use the following format with the apt-get command/apt command:

sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install kipi-plugins

Note that this command will not install any new packages! If you wish to install the package if it doesn't exist you may leave out --only-upgrade part.

sudo apt-get install kipi-plugins

How To Uninstall dnginfo from Ubuntu 22.04

To uninstall only the dnginfo package you can execute the following command:

sudo apt-get remove kipi-plugins

Uninstall dnginfo and all its dependencies

To uninstall dnginfo and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Ubuntu 22.04, you can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove kipi-plugins

Remove dnginfo with all configurations and data

To remove dnginfo configuration and data from your system you can run the following purge command:

sudo apt-get -y purge kipi-plugins

Remove dnginfo completely (configurations, data and all of its dependencies)

And lastly, you can run the next command to remove absolutely everything related to dnginfo package, e.g.: configurations, data and all of its dependencies. Just use this command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge kipi-plugins

Extra info and code examples

KIPI plugins (KDE Image Plugin Interface) is an effort to develop a common plugin structure for digiKam, KPhotoAlbum (formerly known as KimDaBa), Showimg and Gwenview. Its aim is to share image plugins among graphic applications. Current plugins ported to Qt4/KDE4: AcquireImages : acquire images using flat scanner Calendar : create calendars DngConverter : convert Raw Image to Digital NeGative Facebook : import/export images to/from a remote Facebook FlickrExport : export images to a remote Flickr based web service GalleryExport : export images to a remote Gallery (and Gallery 2) GPSSync : geolocalize pictures HTMLExport : export images collections into a static XHTML page ImageViewer : preview images using OpenGL JpegLossLess : rotate/flip images without losing quality MetadataEdit : edit EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata PicasaWebExport : export images to a remote Picasa web service PrintImage : print images in various format RawConverter : convert Raw Image to JPEG/PNG/TIFF RemoveRedEyes : remove red eyes on image automatically SendImages : send images by e-mail SimpleViewerExport : export images to Flash using SimpleViewer SlideShow : Slide images with 2D and 3D effects using OpenGL Smug : import/export images to/from a remote SmugMug TimeAdjust : adjust date and time IpodExport : export pictures to an Ipod device BatchProcess : batch process images (convert, resize, rename, etc.) KIOExport : export images to remote computer using network protocol Shwup : export images to Shwup web service ExpoBlending : create pseudo HDR image with a stack of bracketed images PiwigoExport : export images to a remote Piwigo DebianScreenshots : export images to Debian Screenshots web service Kopete : export images to an instant messaging contact YandexFotki : export images to Yandex web service MediaWiki : export images to Mediawiki based web service RajceExport : export images to Rajce web service Vkontakte : export images to VKontakte web service PhotoLayoutEditor : assemble images together ImageShackExport : export images to ImageShack web service ImgurExport : export images to ImgUr web service DLNAExport : export collection on DLNA network service Porting under progress to Qt4/KDE4: WallPaper : set image as background on your desktop Not yet ported to Qt4/KDE4: CDArchiving : archive your image collections to a CD or DVD MpegEncoder : create an MPEG slideshow with a set of images

Conclusion

You now have a full guide on how to install dnginfo using apt, apt-get and aptitude tools. Also, we showed how to update as a single package and different ways to uninstall the dnginfo from Ubuntu 22.04.

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