MegaSync client requires libcrypto++9

Question

So, I was trying to install the sync client for Mega (http://mega.nz) on my Ubuntu 15.10 install. Yes, I know it's pre-release, but here is my question: When i install the .dep file, I get that

Errors were encountered while processing:
 megasync
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of megasync:
 megasync depends on libcrypto++9; however:
  Package libcrypto++9 is not installed.

When I then try to install libcrypto++9, I get the following error:

E: Package 'libcrypto++9' has no installation candidate

It then tells me that libcrypto++9v5 replaces it, but installing that doesn't satisfy MegaSync.

A quick Google search reveals that the v5 means "compiled using gcc5". Alas, the library is still the same. Why the new name, and how can I install my .deb file?

Solution

For Ubuntu 15.10 (All Versions):

Add this repository to your /etc/apt/sources.list (check here for other versions):

deb https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/xUbuntu_15.10/ ./

Get/Add the key:

wget -O - https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/xUbuntu_15.10/Release.key | sudo apt-key add -

Update: sudo apt-get update

Install MEGASync:

sudo apt-get install megasync

For Nautilus plugin:

sudo apt-get install nautilus-megasync

Comments

[bpou]

Sorry, I've been forced AFK. I have universal enabled. The problem only exists in ubuntu 15.10 because of the switch to gcc5

[mote]

@bpou did you get it fixed? I'm upgrading my 15.04 -> 15.10 and i'm having the same issue. It was there in 15.04 to, but i can't remember how i fixed it.

[LinuxStudent]

I manually edited the dependencies of the deb file. HOWTO here: ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=110458

[Nmath]

This answer can break a system since it not only advises installing software from .deb files, but the answer also suggests installing packages from other distributions. Additionally, pkgs.org is not an official mirror or source for Ubuntu software. When there are official sources like packages.ubuntu.com, referring users to unofficial software sources poses an unnecessary risk. This answer also lacks formatting, which is needed so the names of packages can be distinguished from the surrounding text.