How-to Add Audacity PPA Repository for Ubuntu/Mint GNU+Linux

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Hi! The Guide Show How-to Add the Audacity PPA Apt Repository for Ubuntu/Mint GNU/Linux Desktops.

Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.

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  1. Open a Command Line Terminal Session

  2. Enabling the Audacity Apt PPA

    sudo su -c "apt-add-repository -y ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity"

    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then Look: Solution




  3. Refreshing Apt Repositories

    sudo apt-get update

    In case of “Not found” Issue for the Latest Ubuntu Release, then amend it Manually with the nano Editor:

    sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/*ubuntuhandbook*.list

    And try Set it to the Previous LTS one, so for instance for “jammy” change it in “focal”.
    Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano.
    Last, Update the Apt Sources again!