Methods and Techniques for installing software easily on Ubuntu

Article Title: Methods and tips for installing software easily on Ubuntu. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

The Ubuntu software source is rich in software and does not need to be searched around like the Windows software. There are many Software Installation Tools on Ubuntu, and they are easy to use. The command line installer provided by the Ubuntu system has apt-get, dpkg, etc. The graphical installer has the update manager, add and delete programs, and the new software package manager. After learning how to use these tools, we can easily install and upgrade the software.

　I. install the software using Ubuntu's built-in graphical tools

1. Update Manager

The update manager on Ubuntu is similar to the "Automatic update" program on Windows, but it is more powerful than the "Automatic update" program. It can not only install system patches, you can also install patches or update the application version. The update Manager Automatically detects which software packages need to be updated. If there is a software package to be updated, it prompts you to update the software. Install the software packages to be updated. Click the "Update manager" icon in the system tray area on the right of the control panel at the top of GNOME Desktop, you can also click "system"> "System Management"> "Update manager" to bring up the "Update manager" window. In this window, you can choose to update some or all software packages.

　2. add or delete programs

This is an application similar to adding or removing programs on Windows systems. It provides a very intuitive and convenient function to install and uninstall applications on Ubuntu. You can find the "Add/Delete" item under the "application" menu, and click this item to run the Add/delete program ().

Add/delete Programs list software packages that can be installed or deleted in the system by the type of applications in the system (the layout is consistent with the content and System menu. These software packages come from software sources shared with APT package management tools and new software package managers. If you want to quickly find the desired application from the list of a large number of applications, you can either follow the type in the software source (including all open source applications, supported Ubuntu applications and third-party applications). You can also use the search function to find, you can enter the keyword of the Application name, software package name, or software description to search.

　　3. New Software Package Manager

The new software package manager provides powerful software package management functions and supports software package installation, uninstallation, and system updates. It can not only install applications, but also install corresponding library files or other software. Choose system> system management to find the new software package manager item ().

 

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