Discuss in detail the missing functions of Ubuntu software management

Most people think that Ubuntu uses UbuntuSoftwareCenter to thoroughly reform the dpkg package management. Without a doubt, according to most people's standards, SoftwareCenter must be user-friendly. But is that true? This article will introduce the current situation of Ubuntu software management, along with how far the first release of Ubuntu software management has taken, as well as the leading part of Ubuntu software. All Ubuntu software management from apt is purely in the form of apt packaging tools, the most

Most people think that Ubuntu has completely reformed the dpkg package management through the Ubuntu Software Center. Without a doubt, according to most people's standards, the Software Center must be user-friendly. But is that true? This article will introduce the current situation of Ubuntu software management, along with how far the first release of Ubuntu software management has taken, as well as the leading part of Ubuntu software.

Everything starts with apt

Ubuntu software uses the apt packaging tool in pure form, which is first built into a great but often underestimated Linux version of Debian. You can use apt to install, remove, or update software on Ubuntu. To completely clear the software, you can use the apt command line for access, but the repair software may be screwed up.

As for the GUI, Synaptic upgraded apt to another level. Synaptic provides an image management software tool for Ubuntu users. Synaptic can also help you add, remove, and adjust existing software libraries. The Save Markings As feature of Synaptic allows you to easily back up software, provide a portable text file, and copy the Software List on the new system.

Of course, it is difficult for new users to use Synaptic, that is, the lack of identifiable software directories. Although Synaptic is easy to use, Synaptic is only applicable to Ubuntu users who know the software package they want. It also lacks the deb package installation function.

Install the deb package

When one-time software installation is involved, Binary packages such as deb allow Ubuntu users to run a simple command from the allocated directory and install the software bound to the package. For example, someone may use dpkg-I packagename. deb to install the software package from the command line. This command will automatically install the software and use the Debian package management system to solve any potential ancillary problems.

Before Ubuntu Software Center, Ubuntu users can run a program named GDebi to install the deb package, and detect possible ancillary problems before installing the application.

Of course, by default, GDebi is not installed on Ubuntu Desktop. Now, Ubuntu users manage all the Software through the Ubuntu Software Center.

Ubuntu Software Center

Ubuntu is not the first version to introduce the concept of a software store to Linux Desktop Users. Among these software store versions, the most famous are Linspire and its Click-n-Run Warehouse (CNR ). At this point, it becomes interesting because Canonical has dug talent from Linspire and built the well-known Ubuntu Software Center.

There is a difference between the classic CNR and the Ubuntu Software Center that provides Software for various versions. CNR is more effective and easy to use. However, both are bloated.

Ubuntu Software Center is the most bloated application on the Ubuntu Desktop. If your PC runs properly, this is not a big problem. If your PC is a little old, you will find that the Ubuntu Software Center is too bloated and too slow when you start the program for the first time.

Despite these drawbacks, Ubuntu Software Center is still useful for new Software exploration. Sometimes you only need to browse through different software categories to learn the software information before installation. Similarly, the Ubuntu Software Center rating system is also useful. The software rating allows you to make a reference before installing the software.

In general, Ubuntu Software Center is rarely used on the desktop. The error is not in it, but it is faster to use apt through the terminal. Another effective way to discover new software is to view the website pai.ubuntu.com. It can find the same interface as Ubuntu Software Center, but it can directly use AptUrl instead of the Software Center client itself. You can also select your preferred browser. AptUrl can be used as an alternative software manager to install software.