I have a Ubuntu repository for git. It’s hosted at Launchpad and I try to build packages of the latest git version within a few days after it’s official release. The only time I will announce an update on my blog is when it is a new upstream release. All other updates I will announce on my twitter account @avhsoftware.
Currently only Ubuntu 10.04 is being updated. If there is a need for updated versions for Ubuntu 9.10 and/or 9.04 drop me a note through my contact page.
Current version: 1.7.2.1
Git is available for the following Ubuntu distributions:
- Lucid
- Karmic
- Jaunty
To add my repository to your system follow one of these two instructions:
For Ubuntu Karmic 9.10 and higher:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pdoes/ppa/ubuntu
For version prior to Karmic 9.10 Ubuntu:
Add my repository key:
sudo apt-key adv --recv-keys --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com 4CBEDD5A
To add my repository to your system:
- Goto System -> Administration -> Software Sources
- Click Third-Party Software or Other Software
- Click Add
- Fill in the APT line:
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/pdoes/ppa/ubuntu distro main
Replace distro with either jaunty or karmic, depending on your distribution. - Click Add Source
- Click Close
- Click Reload
Donate
The creation of the git packages for Ubuntu is done in my spare time. If you use the packages please consider a donation. There are several ways you can show your appreciation:
- Amazon Wish List
You can send me something from my Amazon Wish List which is shown in the sidebar. - Through Paypal.
Click on the Donate button and you will be directed to Paypal where you can make your donation and you don’t have to have a Paypal account.



Does this work with Ubuntu Lucid Lynx ??
Yes it should. I added Lucid yesterday. Thank you for the comment, it showed me to update the page
Is your key server up? I am getting a timout from the apt-key command?
regards,
evan
Key server still appears to be down or is down again.
I added a new way to add my repository. Check to see if this will get you the key. The keyserver is not administrated by me but by Canonical, so unfortunately there’s not much I can do when it’s down.