Ubuntu Mate 16 on RPi3

KL1

Re: RetroPie for Ubuntu Mate 15.10 Raspberry Pi 2 and 3

I wanted to install RetroPie on Ubuntu Mate 16.04 on my RPi3 so I downloaded the code, but when I run the installation (retropie_setup.sh) it says it is not supported and I have to use Rasbian.

Is there anything I could do at my end to make this happen? If not, are there any future plans to support the installation on Ubuntu Mate (or any other stable and mature OS for the RPi instead of the Rasbian)?

BuZz

No plans. PRs welcome (if you are willing to maintain it).

BuZz

Actually, it might be quite simple to support to a basic level (some packages may well not work but basic stuff might) if the package names are the same as the rpi raspbian packages, but I've not had time to look into it - but it would be source only install. I will take a look - but I won't be able to support it really.

BuZz

I have enabled RetroPie on RPI Ubuntu now - you may have problems with some modules, and it is a source only install, but most things should work. I still recommend using Raspbian though.

KL1

Thank you for your replies.

I'm still a beginner with Linux, but from what I understand Ubuntu is the most popular distro out there for Linux (especially for people migrating from Windows). I got the RPi3 as a way to try and use Ubuntu as my daily OS before I make the change and ditch Windows.

RetroPie is a nostalgic installation really and not part of my learning curve. If it's going to cause trouble on my Ubuntu setup, then I probably shouldn't install it. I don't want to start my Linux journey with unneeded problems.

I'm not sure what you mean by "enabled RetroPie on RPi Ubuntu now" and "source only install", but I see that you clearly recommend using it on Rasbian instead. May be that's better as well for my case.

Thank you for your help and patience.

herb_fargus

@KL1 said in Ubuntu Mate 16 on RPi3:

I don't want to start my Linux journey with unneeded problems.

With Linux you will run into problems. It's not windoze (though that also has its own set of problems - diff is with Linux you can fix the problems). It's also part of the fun as it gives you a chance to learn about how the computer works. It's a learning curve but well worth it. Raspbian is recommended because it's optimised for the pi, Ubuntu is a good option for a pc, and as an aside both raspbian and Ubuntu are derived from Debian.