It starts well here.
Can you explain your installation (Ubuntu, Kubuntu) ? Did you start
with a camera pluged in ?
** Changed in: digikam (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info
** Changed in: digikam (Ubuntu)
Assignee: (unassigned) => MOTU
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digikam does not start
https://launchpad.net/bugs/51887