Want to install the program you want on Linux, but because you're new you don't know how? This article will tell you how to install programs in the latest version of Ubuntu.
Step
Step 1. Connect to the internet, unless you are using an offline repository
Method 1 of 2: Installing graphically
Step 1. Click Dashboard in the side column
Step 2. Locate and open "Ubuntu Software Center"
Step 3. On the left side you can select the category of software you want to install
For example, to install sound or video software you should select Sound & Video.
Another way is to use the search function. Look for the required software
Step 4. Select the software you want to install
For example, select Audacity from the list and then click Install
Step 5. You will be asked to enter your computer password
Type the password to continue installing the software.
Method 2 of 2: Install Via Terminal
Step 1. Open Terminal by typing Ctrl+Alt+T or go to Dashboard and search for Terminal
Step 2. Enter the following command:
“sudo apt-get install firefox” (without the quotes) to install Firefox, for example. You can swap the word "firefox" with the name of whatever software you are currently installing.
Tips
- Only install the packages you will use
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Update your plan by typing
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade or sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
- When you install a package, other packages may also be installed. These are called dependencies.
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If you don't want the package, type
sudo apt-get remove package
(replace package with package name).
- If you make changes to the sources list (/etc/apt/sources.list), be sure to update them with sudo apt-get update.
Warning
- Do not run programs that can cause the system to crash
- Make sure you trust the site you are downloading from (if the software is not from the Ubuntu repositories).
