We have reported that K3b 2 Beta has been released. However it is not available in the repository or any PPA. So, in this article we will show you how you can compile and install K3b 2 Beta in Kubuntu. It is really easy if you just follow the steps we will mention.

WARNING: THIS IS A BETA RELEASE. SO PLEASE TREAT IT AS SUCH.

To install K3b 2 Beta, follow the steps given below:

1. Download K3b 2 Beta from SourceForge and save it in ~/Downloads/.
2. Open the terminal (or Konsole) and execute the following commands one after the another:

sudo apt-get install build-essential cmake

sudo apt-get install kdelibs5-dev libsamplerate0-dev libkcddb-dev libcdparanoia-dev genisoimage wodim dvd+rw-tools cdrdao libflac++-dev libdvdread-dev libtag1-dev libmusicbrainz4-dev ffmpeg libsndfile1-dev libvorbis-dev ffmpeg lame muse

cd ~/Downloads

tar -xjf k3b-1.70.0beta1.tar.bz2

mkdir build

cd build

cmake ..

cd ..

make

sudo make install

Now K2b 2 Beta should be installed in your system.