How To Install ckb-next on Ubuntu 22.04

In this tutorial we learn how to install ckb-next on Ubuntu 22.04. ckb-next is driver for Corsair keyboards and mice

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install ckb-next on Ubuntu 22.04.

What is ckb-next

ckb-next is:

ckb-next is an open-source driver for Corsair keyboards and mice. It aims to bring the features of Corsair’s proprietary CUE software to the Linux and Mac operating systems.

There are three methods to install ckb-next on Ubuntu 22.04. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install ckb-next Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install ckb-next using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install ckb-next

Install ckb-next Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install ckb-next using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install ckb-next

Install ckb-next 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. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install ckb-next using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install ckb-next

How To Uninstall ckb-next on Ubuntu 22.04

To uninstall only the ckb-next package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove ckb-next

Uninstall ckb-next And Its Dependencies

To uninstall ckb-next and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Ubuntu 22.04, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove ckb-next

Remove ckb-next Configurations and Data

To remove ckb-next configuration and data from Ubuntu 22.04 we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge ckb-next

Remove ckb-next configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove ckb-next configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge ckb-next

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install ckb-next package on Ubuntu 22.04 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.