Software Discovery: Finding and Installing Applications
Over the last few chapters, we’ve learned more about Ubuntu Desktop, installing the operating system (OS), and using the desktop like a pro. These are all essential topics, but all of this is meant to give you the tools necessary to use the applications you need for work or play. Ubuntu starts you off with a nicely curated selection of world-class open source software pre-installed, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s an ever-growing ecosystem of Linux applications to choose from.
Now that we know how to use our Ubuntu Desktop like a pro, we’ll learn how to find and install the applications we need.
If you are coming from another OS, it’s essential to understand that software installation on Ubuntu is a bit different. You may be used to downloading software from a website and installing it manually. There may be times on Ubuntu when you can do that, but it’s often not...
