How to Add Corsair Driver PPA for Ubuntu-Based Systems

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Adding Corsair Driver PPA Repo Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Add Corsair Driver PPA Repository in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux OSes.

And Corsair Driver for Ubuntu is an Open-Source Driver for Corsair Keyboards and Mice.

It aims to bring the Features of Corsair’s proprietary CUE Software to Linux operating systems.

Finally, this Setup is Valid for All the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Lubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Xubuntu
• Zorin OS
• Pop_OS!
• Elementary OS
• Kde Neon
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi Linux
• Q4OS
• Trisquel
• LXLE
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Voyager Ubuntu
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on GNU/Linux:

   Console Linux QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on GNU/Linux Terminal

2. 2. Adding Corsair Driver Repo

   Then to Add Corsair Driver Repository for Ubuntu
   Execute:

   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tatokis/ckb-next

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   And then for most Ubuntu-based OSes to Refresh Repos:

   sudo apt update

   For Non LTS releases and Ubuntu Derived in case of “Not Found” Issue then amend the Repo manually like:

   sudo nano /etc/sources.list.d/tatokis*.list

   And for Instance change “lunar” in “kinetic”. (To the nearest release)
   Finally, Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor.
   Last, refresh the Apt Sources again!
   For more insight see the Developer’s GitHub Documentation.

3. 3. Installing Corsair Driver

   Then to Install Corsair Driver in Ubuntu
   For the Latest Stable Release run:

   sudo apt install ckb-next

   Instead for the Development one:

   sudo apt install ckb-next-git

   Authenticate with the User’s Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   
   And Happy Corsair Customization! :)