Ubuntu Software Center Usage

Ubuntu is one of the Linux distributions. Unlike Windows, Ubuntu is used in software centers. So what is the use of Ubuntu Software Center? The following small series will give you a detailed introduction to the use of Ubuntu Software Center, together to understand.

The Ubuntu Software Center is the easiest to use, allowing you to install and uninstall many popular packages. You can simply search for the package such as ‘email’ to search for the package you want to install, or browse the given category, select the application, and then press the forward button to the right of the software name to enter the application introduction page. This page will give a screenshot of the application and a brief introduction. Click the “Install" button below to get the license and start installing the software.

Note: You need administrator privileges to use any package manager. Please enter the password corresponding to your username in the prompt box. This means that you won't be able to add/remove apps to your computer without your knowledge (and without knowing the password).

Procedure 6.9. To install or remove software using the Ubuntu Software Center:

Click Ubuntu Software Center in the Applications menu.

Figure 6.32. Start Ubuntu Software Center

Ubuntu Software Center Get Free Software Home will display program classification. The installed application is displayed on the Installed Software page.

Note: Many of the package names in Ubuntu are very difficult to understand, so the package manager will also look for package descriptions when searching.

Figure 6.33. Ubuntu Software Center window

If you know the name of the package you want to install, you can enter the name in the search box top right corner. Otherwise, you can click on the appropriate software category in the Get Free Software homepage and select the required package.

Tip: For more package details, click the forward button next to the package name to enter the software introduction page.

Figure 6.34. Searching for packages in all available applications
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