SimpleScreenRecorder is a screen recording tool for Linux. It's designed to be straight forward and easy to use, making it accessible even for those who may not be as experienced with such software. GitHub - MaartenBaert/ssr: SimpleScreenRecorder, a screen recorder for Linux
For installing SimpleScreenRecorder on Ubuntu, you can follow these steps to add the repository and install the application:
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Open a Terminal: You can usually do this by searching for "Terminal" in your applications menu or pressing
Ctrl + Alt + T
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Add the PPA: To ensure you are installing the latest version of SimpleScreenRecorder, it's recommended to add the PPA (Personal Package Archive) maintained by the software author. Enter the following command in the terminal:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:maarten-baert/simplescreenrecorder
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Update Your Package List: After adding the PPA, you need to update the list of available packages to include those in the newly added PPA. Run:
sudo apt update
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Install SimpleScreenRecorder: Now, you can install the software by running:
sudo apt install simplescreenrecorder
- If you are using any 32-bit applications and need 32-bit support on a 64-bit system, you can also install the 32-bit libraries:
sudo apt install simplescreenrecorder-lib:i386
- If you are using any 32-bit applications and need 32-bit support on a 64-bit system, you can also install the 32-bit libraries:
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Launch the Application: After installation, you can start SimpleScreenRecorder from your applications menu or by typing
simplescreenrecorder
in your terminal.
This will install SimpleScreenRecorder on your Ubuntu system, ready for you to use for recording your screen for various purposes like tutorials, presentations, or gaming sessions.