How to install DigiKam 4.2.0 in Kubuntu 14.04/Linux Mint 17 KDE

How to install DigiKam 4.2.0 in Kubuntu 14.04/Linux Mint 17 KDE

Digikam is a photo management application that imports, organizes, and outputs digital photos to your computer. There is a simple and fast interface. There is also a quick image editor that allows you to comment, grade, correct, or modify photos.

The latest available version is digikam 4.2.0 and has been released recently. For detailed changes, see the official Update log:

• Quickly search for the specified tag item in the new view on the left sidebar.
• The label Tree View displays a new option for unlabeled items.

The installation is convenient because PPA is available (KUbuntu 14.04/Linux Mint 17 KDE is supported). Open the terminal and run the following command:

Sudo add-apt-repository ppa: msylwester/digikam
Sudo apt-get update
Sudo apt-get install digikam

Run the following command to uninstall digikam:

Sudo apt-get remove digikam