How to Install Ubuntu Sofware Center on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
With the Ubuntu Software Center, you could manage APT/dpkg packages with a graphical user interface. Based on GTK, PyGTK/PyGObject is free software written in Python. The Ubuntu Software Center provides access to thousands of free and commercial application downloads. Ubuntu is secure the moment it is installed since Canonical makes sure to always keep it up to date with security updates. Now let’s walk through the installation process.
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Our example is based on an Ubuntu instance with GUI installed. Here is a link that will guide you to installing Ubuntu’s GUI if you do not already have it installed.
Now open your terminal and run the following commands to update your system.
# apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y
Install Ubuntu Software Center
It’s easy to install the Ubuntu software center. Run the following command to install it.
# sudo apt install gnome-software
Final Steps
By searching for Software Center on Activities you can get to the Software center once the installation is completed.
We have successfully installed Ubuntu Software Center, Now you can explore all the GUI apps. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
FAQ
The Ubuntu Software Center is a GUI application that enables users to browse, install, and manage software packages on Ubuntu.
To install the Ubuntu Software Center using the command line, enter the following command:
sudo apt-get install software-centerIf you encounter an error while installing the Ubuntu Software Center, try updating the package list and upgrading packages with the following commands before attempting to install again:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgradeTo launch the Ubuntu Software Center using the command line, enter the following command:
software-centerYes, you can install software packages using the command line with the following command:
sudo apt-get install <package-name>
(Note: Replace <package-name> with the name of the package you want to install.)
To search for a package using the command line, enter the following command:
apt-cache search <package-name>
(Note: Replace <package-name> with the name of the package you want to search for.)
To uninstall a package using the command line, enter the following command:
sudo apt-get remove <package-name>
(Note: Replace <package-name> with the name of the package you want to uninstall.)
To update the package list using the command line, enter the following command:
sudo apt-get updateTo upgrade the packages using the command line, enter the following command:
sudo apt-get upgrade
