Installing packages via text based methods Synaptic is a graphical front-end to apt, the package management system in Ubuntu. Installing packages via an advanced graphical method
Ubuntu Software Center is a one-stop shop for installing and removing software on your computer.
Installing packages via a basic graphical method The APT protocol (or apturl) is a very simple way to install a software package from a web browser. Installing packages with an internet connection 1. I will try to list the most used methods, giving links to detailed explanations for each one. There are many ways to install packages in Ubuntu. tar.gz.įor more info see Installing Software, or A beginners guide to installing programs in Ubuntu
tar.gz, it could be compressed files that have a pre-compiled binary file, or files that have the source code allowing you to compile the application from source. rpm files are packaged for Fedora or Mandriva, but you can use alien (you can install using Synaptic) that allows you to convert.
When it opens, navigate to the download location, and run the command(s) below: sudo dpkg -i. Or, just press Ctrl+ Alt+ T on your keyboard to open Terminal.