How to Install Programs in Ubuntu Linux
This post describes the steps to install additional software packages in Ubuntu Linux.
When you install Ubuntu and select normal installation, it will come with packages or programs you can use to do your daily tasks. Unfortunately, these default packages are not a complete list that you need.
You may need to install additional Software that is not already installed. Applications in Ubuntu Linux are available in two formats: Snap and Debian packages.
A snap package will be referred to as a snap. Debian packages are those that end with.DEB extensions. If an app is available in both formats, Ubuntu Software lists the snap apps first.
Below is how to install additional Software in Ubuntu Linux.
How to install the Software in Ubuntu Linux
As described above, if you need additional programs not already installed in Ubuntu Linux, you can easily do it from the Ubuntu Software app.
Click the Ubuntu Software icon in the Dock, or search for Software in the Activities overview search bar.
When Ubuntu Software launches, search for an application, select a category, and find an application from the list.
By default, it will open in the Explore tab. The installed tab includes all installed Software. The Updates tab shows a list of software with updates available to be installed.
If you scroll down a bit, you will see the Categories section, where Software is grouped into categories.
To install Software, select the application you want to install and click Install.
You will be asked to authenticate by entering your password. Once you have done that, the installation will begin.
The installation usually finishes quickly but could take a while if you have a slow Internet connection.
After that, the Software should be installed and ready to use.
Do this with other applications you wish to install.
This post showed you how to install additional software packages in Ubuntu Linux. Please use the comment form below if you find any errors above or have something to add.
Richard W
I love computers; maybe way too much. What I learned I try to share at geekrewind.com.