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How do you install a package in the official backports repository using synaptic?

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I would like to install the current version of hedgewars into Ubuntu using synaptic, but I'm not sure the exact steps. I need to get my buddies playing.

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answered 2 Years ago ronicod · Accepted Answer

Open synaptic and search for hedgewars.
You should see 2 packages.

select both packages, by using keyboard shortcut (shift click or control a)

From the package menu at the top, select "force version"

Select the newest hedgewars version from the menu box. click force version,
Click apply button in synaptic.