Guide to Installing and Finding Ubuntu Applications

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The best thing and the worst thing about moving to a brand new operating system is all of the new applications that are immediately available to you. With Ubuntu, an open-source GNU/Linux based operating system, this is compounded even more by the astounding number of options along with the close-to automated package management system and strong community support. Therefore, it's helpful to have a basic guide to guide new and returning users through the varied software options by highlighted specific popular packages and providing installation directions, along with information about where users can look for more options and support. By showing the new Ubuntu user the best of the software repository from the start, we can ensure retention and thereby further undercut the market share of the 8,000 pound gorillas in the OS market. Seeing all of the software available for Ubuntu through the official repositories is an easy and enjoyable experience. In fact, you don't even need to open an internet browser. You can see the repositories (or repo's) in two different ways: 1. Click on the Add/Remove Programs option in the Applications menu. This will most of the more popular items, along with each package's estimated popularity.** End Summary**

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Mary Riley is a maverick web designer and aspiring law student. She maintains the Daily Ubuntu , a guide for new Ubuntu applications on a daily basis. You can follow Mary Riley's stories and articles through her Twitter feed .

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Guide to Installing and Finding Ubuntu Applications