Using Exiftool on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're new to using exiftool on Ubuntu, it's recommended that you read this article from start to finish. While these instructions are intended for contributors to Hugin, they can also be helpful for users who want to learn more about using exiftool on their Ubuntu system.

The good news is that the instructions provided here have been tested and worked with all Ubuntu versions up until 12.04. However, it's important to note that these instructions may not work with the latest Ubuntu release, as dependencies can change over time. If you're using an older version of Ubuntu, you can check this page's history at the time when your version was the most recent one to find the specific instructions for your version.

If you're not here to contribute to Hugin, but rather just want to use exiftool on your Ubuntu system, you can skip ahead to the 'Shortcut' section below. This section is intended to help contributors learn more about using exiftool and other tools with Hugin.

Here are some of the key instructions that have been provided for different versions of Ubuntu:

* 10.2 FreePV - DEPENDENCIES ARE BROKEN - FAILS TO BUILD: Unfortunately, this version of exiftool does not work due to broken dependencies.

* 7.3 Advanced Use - Multiple Source Trees: This section provides instructions on how to use multiple source trees with Hugin and exiftool.

* 7.2 Fetch the Source Code with Mercurial: This section explains how to fetch the source code for Hugin using Mercurial.

Overall, these instructions are a work in progress and will be updated as newer versions of Ubuntu are released or when Hugin introduces new dependencies. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully use exiftool on your Ubuntu system.

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