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How to use deb-get to install third-party software on Ubuntu Your email has been sent If you're looking for an easier way to install third-party software on Ubuntu ...

Understanding how to manage your software from the terminal is the first step to becoming a Linux power user. By the time you're done reading this, you'll be able to comfortably manage software from ...

The Ubuntu Software Center organizes apps into 13 Departments: Accessories, Education, Fonts, Games, Graphics, Internet, Office, Science & Engineering, Sound & Video, Themes & Tweaks, Universal Access ...

When you install applications on any Ubuntu-based distribution, the apt package manager is utilized -- whether you use the command line or a GUI tool. The apt package manager connects with Personal ...

Linux isn't nearly as hard as you think it is. In fact, Linux has become one of the easiest desktop and server operating systems on the planet. How is that possible? For one thing, modern Linux ...

Sometimes a good GUI can make a server even easier. Jack Wallen shows you how to install the GNOME Desktop Environment on Ubuntu Server, and why this might be a good idea. If you make use of Ubuntu ...