Almost there.  Missing a dependency -  libhidapi-hidraw.

On a fresh install, I get this on startup.

flirc_util: error while loading shared libraries: libhidapi-hidraw.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

After installing libhidapi-hidraw the Flirc gui does open and appears to work, but with a lot of shell noise like:

Can't load 'test.ini'
[D] lib/libflirc/flirc_driver.c fl_major_version(391): something bad happened
[D] lib/libflirc/flirc_driver.c fl_minor_version(381): something bad happened
[D] lib/libflirc/flirc_driver.c fl_patch_version(401): something bad happened
[D] lib/libflirc/flirc_driver.c fl_major_version(391): something bad happened

etc, etc, etc.

 

Nevermind.  Server was not working a while ago, it's up now.

For anyone else with this problem (virtually everyone not using RPM) you can find the debs here -> http://apt.flirc.tv/arch/x64/binary/

The repository still doesn't have a release file (since 2016)  and the static version will never connect.  Could we please just get a deb file to download ASAP so I can use my TV?

I really don't want to go through bypassing security just to install this app. I will, but I shouldn't have to.

The Flirc program does nothing but program the Flirc itself.  After that the device is simply seen as a usb keyboard. 

As far as launching a program with keystrokes, that will depend on what OS you are using.  So what you really need to do is Google how to launch a program via keyboard with your chosen OS.  There are dozens of ways to do it in Linux; in Windows I haven't a clue.

That makes all the sense in the world.  Just being lazy here because I have a few remotes to re-program, but this is good info for folks upgrading.  Now... bring on the long press!!! :-)

Currently using GUI 2.0.3.  I have an old flirc and I would like to dump the config and load it on my shiny new flirc.

A. - Is this even possible?  When I tried it only perhaps 2-3 of the buttons out of 46 actually mapped on the new flirc.

B. - If not, are there plans for any kind of conversion utility?

The remotes I am using are old DirecTV RC66.  They are wonderful for use with the Flirc BTW.