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How do I install Navicat on Ubuntu Desktop 12.04?

I have just configured a new Ubuntu 12.04. Because I'm not so familiar with the command line, I prefer to use Ubuntu Desktop so that I can have a GUI. Now I need to install a front-end to connect with MySQL.

I prefer to use Navicat in a MAC environment, so I was hoping to install Navicat on the Ubuntu machine. I downloaded a Linux copy of Navicat for MySQL from here:

http://www.navicat.com/download/navicat-for-mysql

The problem I am having is that I don't know how to install the program after it has been downloaded. There is a navicat.exe file in the navicat folder, but that seems to be for a DOS/Windows environment.

I just can't figure out how to install Navicat onto Ubuntu Desktop 12.04. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

DanielAttard
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You need to download Linux version of Navicat

And per online manual

Installation for Download Version

  1. Open or Save the gzip file.
  2. Extract the file into anywhere you wish.
  3. Open the unziped folder.
  4. Double-click start_navicat to start your Navicat. Please note that it would take a while for starting-up.
  5. A Registration screen will then be popup, key in the Registration Key (16 digit) and click Activate to online activate the key.

UPDATE:

if you're on 64-bit box install all 32bit libraries

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs

install wine runtime environment

sudo apt-get install wine
peterm
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  • Thanks @peterm but when I double-click start_navicat this asks me whether I want to `Run in Terminal` or `Run`, and neither one of these works for me. Nothing at all happens. `Run in Terminal` seems to flash briefly for a second, but otherwise nothing happens. I don't know where to look to check a log to see what the problem is. – DanielAttard May 13 '13 at 02:01
  • @DanielAttard See updated answer. You probably need to install 32bit libs and WINE runtime. Then double-click start_navicat and choose Run. – peterm May 13 '13 at 06:13
  • Thank you @peterm. You got it working for me. Wish I could buy you a beer. – DanielAttard May 13 '13 at 14:13