Chapter 8 Installing New Applications
Your Ubuntu Linux system arrived with a collection of great software, with packages to handle everything from word processing to email, surfing the Web, instant messaging, even games to help you unwind. As you take the time to experiment and learn about your system and everything it has to offer, eventually you’ll want more than what you have. That’s why I’m going to show you how to install that software, easily and without fuss. I will also tell you about updates and how to make sure that your system is patched and secure. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to search for the software you need and how fast you can have it up and running.
Before we get into finding and installing software, I’d like to address ...
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