How to install Mirage in Ubuntu

To install Mirage in Ubuntu

Mirage is an open source application that used to view photos on the Linux systems. The graphical user interface enable the users to view the images easily. It supports all image formats like JPEG, PNG, SVG, GIF, BMP and TIFF. Installation of Mirage in Ubuntu is discussed in this article.

Installation of Mirage

Add the PPA repository to install Mirage with the following command.

root@linuxhelp:~# add-apt-repository ppa:vexo/ppa
 Improvements to other FOSS software
 More info: https://launchpad.net/~vexo/+archive/ubuntu/ppa
Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it

gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpqb1gh0f4/secring.gpg'  created
gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpqb1gh0f4/pubring.gpg'  created
gpg: requesting key ABCC0C4B from hkp server keyserver.ubuntu.com
gpg: /tmp/tmpqb1gh0f4/trustdb.gpg: trustdb created
gpg: key ABCC0C4B: public key " Launchpad PPA for Reagan Sanders"  imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK


Update the added system repository with the " apt-get update" command.

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get update
Ign http://ppa.launchpad.net wily InRelease                         
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security InRelease                                               
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily InRelease                                                      
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net wily InRelease                                                                       
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-updates InRelease                                                            
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security/main Sources                                                          
Ign http://ppa.launchpad.net wily Release.gpg                                                           
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports InRelease                                   
Hit http://archive.getdeb.net trusty-getdeb InRelease                                                                
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security/restricted Sources                                
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net wily/main amd64 Packages                                                     
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily/main Sources                                                         
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security/universe Sources                               
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net wily/main i386 Packages                                                           
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily/restricted Sources                                                                         
Hit http://archive.getdeb.net trusty-getdeb/apps amd64 Packages                                                                  
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security/multiverse Sources                                                                  
Hit http://ppa.launchpad.net wily/main Translation-en                                                                           
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily/universe Sources                                                                                 
Hit http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security/main amd64 Packages                                                                
Hit http://archive.getdeb.net trusty-getdeb/apps i386 Packages
.
.
.
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/universe amd64 Packages                                                                                                              
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/multiverse amd64 Packages                                                                                                            
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/main i386 Packages                                                                                                                   
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/restricted i386 Packages                                                                                                             
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/universe i386 Packages                                                                                                               
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/multiverse i386 Packages                                                                                                             
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/main Translation-en                                                                                                                  
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/multiverse Translation-en                                                                                                            
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/restricted Translation-en                                                                                                            
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/universe Translation-en

Now its time to install Mirage photo viewer application by using the below command.

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get install mirage
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following extra packages will be installed:
  libboost-python1.58.0 libjs-jquery python-gobject-2 python-gtk2 python-pyexiv2 python-pyexiv2-doc
Suggested packages:
  javascript-common gimp imagemagick menu python-gobject-2-dbg python-gtk2-doc
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  libboost-python1.58.0 libjs-jquery mirage python-gobject-2 python-gtk2 python-pyexiv2 python-pyexiv2-doc
0 upgraded, 7 newly installed, 0 to remove and 252 not upgraded.
Need to get 1,239 kB of archives.
After this operation, 7,100 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue? [Y/n] y
Get:1 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ wily/main libboost-python1.58.0 amd64 1.58.0+dfsg-3.1ubuntu1 [121 kB]
Get:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ wily/main libjs-jquery all 1.7.2+dfsg-3ubuntu2 [69.0 kB]
Get:3 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ wily/main python-gobject-2 amd64 2.28.6-12build1 [177 kB]
Get:4 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ wily/main python-gtk2 amd64 2.24.0-4ubuntu1 [620 kB]
.
.
.
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.58ubuntu1) ...
Processing triggers for doc-base (0.10.6) ...
Processing 1 added doc-base file...
Setting up libboost-python1.58.0 (1.58.0+dfsg-3.1ubuntu1) ...
Setting up libjs-jquery (1.7.2+dfsg-3ubuntu2) ...
Setting up python-gobject-2 (2.28.6-12build1) ...
Setting up python-gtk2 (2.24.0-4ubuntu1) ...
Setting up python-pyexiv2 (0.3.2-5ubuntu4build2) ...
Setting up mirage (0.9.5.2-1) ...
Setting up python-pyexiv2-doc (0.3.2-5ubuntu4build2) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.21-0ubuntu4) ...

Open the installed application from the Unity Dash as shown below.

Click on “ open image” to view the images.

Select the image file which you want to view and then click on Open option.

Now you can able to see the selected image in the Mirage image viewer application.

Tag : Photo Viewer
FAQ
Q
What is a raised floor?
A
A raised floor is a system composed of a support structure and a porcelain stoneware surface for walking on. It can be used both indoors and outdoors to respond to a large variety of requirements, such as the need for a flexible solution to design a setting, using surfaces that make it possible to access and make changes to the systems underneath, to change the layout of the areas, to guarantee rapid maintenance, etc.
Q
What are the main features of Mirage porcelain stoneware?
A
*A huge range of colors, sizes, and finishes are available, making it versatile and easy to coordinate
*It stands up to abrasion and wears better than any natural material
*Fire reaction class A1 – European law (non-combustible)
Q
What is Mirage?
A
Mirage is a prime example of the outstanding quality Italian ceramic manufacturers are renowned for worldwide. Through research, innovative design and high-tech surfaces, Mirage combines simple formal solutions with structural solutions for designing and furnishing contemporary living spaces.
Q
Are Mirage collections eco-friendly?
A
From the control of emissions to the recycling of waste from the manufacturing process, our approach has always been based on strict ethical principles designed to effectively safeguard our habitat, in order to improve our own quality of life and in particular that of generations to come.
Proof of this is provided by the numerous certifications obtained by Mirage, including Ecolabel. All the collections in the catalogue are LEED compliant and in line with the IPPC directive, attesting to compliance with a series of stringent requisites and the use of the finest techniques available for industrial processes.
Q
Can Mirage porcelain stoneware be used outdoors?
A
Of course. Given its technical characteristics, such as frost resistance or the ability of the colors to remain unaltered over time, Mirage porcelain stoneware is perfect for outdoor applications.
However, the material used must be chosen based on the coefficient of friction required, which for outdoor surfaces must be higher than R10.