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Installation

How to install "e2 SAT Editor" software.

The software has no setup, it can be run without installing.

To try it directly without downloading, you can try online demo, available at https://ctlcltd.github.io/e2se-wasm-demo/
Note: Online demo has limitations imposed by remote use, you cannot open and save files other than the demo ones included.

Download

The original release files can be downloaded only in one place, the GitHub Releases page of the official repository at https://github.com/ctlcltd/e2-sat-editor/release

There are 5 release files available to download: Windows (win64) (win32), macOS (Silicon) (Intel), Linux (AppImage x86_64).

All executables are not digitally signed, except the Linux AppImage one. The software is distributed free of charge and it is free software. Software signing is not currently planned.

You can verify the checksum of the downloaded files, SHA-256 and MD5 hashes are available in "SHA256SUMS.txt" and "MD5SUMS.txt" files, from the same page Releases of the official repository.

Windows The releases distributed for Windows are not digitally signed. For newer versions of Windows (for example Windows 11), download the win64 release.

macOS The releases distributed for macOS are not digitally signed. The required minimum version is macOS 14.0 (Sonoma).

Linux The release distributed for GNU/Linux distributions is an AppImage executable. The software is also distributed in software stores: Snap Store, Flathub, and also in AUR (Arch Linux User Repository).

In case of incompatibility it is recommended to use the software in a virtual machine.

Windows

Download the zip file for Windows, the file name has the following nomenclature "e2-sat-editor-VERSION-unsigned-SYSTEM.zip"

SYSTEM is win64 or win32

The Zip package contains a portable version of the software, without the installer.

  • Uncompress the Zip package by double-clicking on it, or by right-clicking on the file and selecting "Extract here" from the context menu.
  • Place the directory created by File Explorer, for example "e2-sat-editor-1.8.1-unsigned-win64", where you prefer.
  • Launch the software, the name of the executable file is "e2-sat-editor" [.exe]

If a warning message show up, confirm the execution and allow the software to run normally.

For S editions of Windows, which allow the installation of software exclusively from the Windows Store, refer to the Windows documentation to disable "S mode", or use the software in a virtual machine.

Software version 1.8.1 is the latest version for win32 (i686) — under deprecation

macOS

Download the zip file, the file name has the following nomenclature "e2-sat-editor-VERSION-unsigned-SYSTEM-macos.zip"

SYSTEM is silicon or intel

The Zip package contains the software application [.app], without the installer.

  • Uncompress the Zip package by double-clicking on it.
  • Place the directory created by Finder utility, for example "e2-sat-editor-1.8.1-unsigned-silicon-macos", where you prefer.
  • Launch the software, the name of the executable application file is "e2 SAT Editor" [.app]

Please note, there are restrictions on run not signed and not notarized software on macOS.

If you are restricted to running applications from the App Store only and Identified developers only, you can try to follow the istructions below, or use the software in a virtual machine.

Macs launched after 2020 could have an M processor (Silicon). There is a Silicon release available, compatible with macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) and upper.

Depending on your system settings, a warning message may be shown.

If your system is restricted to running applications from Identified developers only, you can manually authorize the application.
Recommendation: Do not do this if you do not understand what you are doing.
To manually authorize the execution of the application, launch the software by holding down Option and ⇧ Shift keys on the keyboard and double-clicking on the "e2 SAT Editor" [.app] application file.

Files downloaded from the internet are quarantined by default. You may need to remove the quarantine attribute from the [.app] application file and its contents. Next, it might be necessary to move the [.app] application file to the Applications folder.

To recursively remove the quarantine extended attribute.
Recommendation: Do not do this if you do not understand what you are doing.
Open a terminal at the location of the [.app] file and use the following command: xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine e2\ SAT\ Editor.app

Linux

AppImage

Download the AppImage 64-bit file, the file name has the following nomenclature "e2-sat-editor-VERSION-x86_64-linux.AppImage"

The downloaded file is the executable software [.AppImage], no installation is required.

  • Place the binary, for example "e2-sat-editor-1.8.1-x86_64-linux.AppImage", where you prefer.
  • Launch the software, by double-clicking on the binary.

You may need to give permissions to run the binary file. Refer to your Linux distribution documentation, or open a terminal and give permission to run the binary file.
Recommendation: Do not do this if you do not understand what you are doing.
Open a terminal at the location of the [.AppImage] file, give the execution permission with the following command: chmod +x e2-sat-editor-VERSION-x86_64-linux.AppImage

To run AppImage Linux binaries, the following dependencies are required: FUSE 2, GCC >= 11, GLIBC >= 2.35

Depending on the Linux distribution you are using, these may already be present on your system.

Linux AppImage ARM64 (aarch64) is not currently supported.

For ARM64 support please refer to the next sections: Snap Store, Flathub and AUR (Arch Linux User Repository).

Snap Store, Flathub

Refer to the documentation of the Linux distribution you are using to find out whether the software is distributed by Snap Store or by Flathub.

To install the software, search "e2 SAT Editor" in the software store of the Linux distribution you are using and click on the "Install" button.

The software will be installed and available in one of the categories: AudioVideo, Video, TV, Utility, Other. Recall it using the search function, looking "e2 SAT Editor"

Depending on the Linux distribution in use, it is possible to launch the installation directly from the browser, navigating the page and clicking on the "Install" button.

AUR (Arch Linux User Repository)

Refer to the Arch Linux documentation at: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Arch_User_Repository for installing software from the AUR repository.

If you use a Linux distribution derived from Arch Linux there may be an easy way to install software from AUR repositories, in which case please refer to the documentation of the distribution you are using.

Other systems

The software is compatible with BSD-like distributions, such as FreeBSD and OpenBSD.

Follow the instructions to compile, in the official repository at https://github.com/ctlcltd/e2-sat-editor/blob/main/BUILD.md

The software may also be compatible with other systems, but not tested.

Some systems may have emulation capabilities and allow you to run software distributed for Linux.
For example, ChromeOS and the "Crostini" project, refer to the page at: https://chromeos.dev/linux

Please refer to the documentation of the system in use for more information about Linux binary compatibility.

Safety

The executables downloaded from the repository at the address: https://github.com/ctlcltd/e2-sat-editor/release do not contain malware or malicious code of any kind.

Builds are produced in environments protected by anti-virus and anti-malware devices.

The software distributed by authorized software stores: Snap Store, Flathub, and from the AUR repository (Arch Linux), does not contain malware or malicious code of any kind.

The software is not distributed in any other channels other than those indicated above.