Just trying to install Git on a new Kubuntu instance, getting "please insert Kubuntu 19.10 into cdrom"

Question

I run install git and get the following error:

Please insert 'Kubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine - Release amd64 (20191017)' in the drive '/cdrom/' and press [Enter]

I cannot do anything after this, it just locks up and I have to exit.

What's the problem and how can I fix it?

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 17 '19 at 19:47

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You have to edit the file /etc/apt/sources.list and comment all CDrom entries (usually on the very beginning of the file).

sudo -H gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

Add # before each line you wish to comment. Then simply run:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git

edited Nov 17 '19 at 19:47

Eliah Kagan

answered Nov 13 '19 at 20:39

ob2

You should use sudo -H gedit unless you wish to create a login loop. – heynnema Nov 13 '19 at 20:58
Thank you, that was it! – Benzle Nov 13 '19 at 21:11

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