I get that the software center is going away, but what replaces it? I just installed ubuntu 15.10, mate, and its not here. Is there an alternative hiding some place? I installed synaptic for package management. Is there something I am missing?
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Evidently, for whatever reason, it wasn't installed, should I install gnome-software instead? or will the software center update itself to become gnome-software (auto-magically)– j0hMar 24, 2016 at 12:14
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Ubuntu Mate 15.10 has a software center.
From the press-kit:
Added Ubuntu MATE Welcome, a new utility unique to Ubuntu MATE.
Welcome helps orientate users with their new operating system.
Welcome guides users through post-install configuration such as installing drivers and adding language support.
Welcome provides a one-click installation from a highly curated list of best-in-class software to "get stuff done".
The installation options include ...
Steam, Google Chrome, Dropbox, Spotify, Syncthing, Telegram, uGet, Minecraft, Gimp (with CMYK support), InSync, SpiderOakONE, Skype, Google Music Manager, VeraCrypt, Ubuntu SDK, Codecs, libdvdcss2, VirtualBox 5.0, AppGrid, Ubuntu Software Centre and many others.
sudo apt-get install software-center
will install the "old" software center if you want that. No need for synaptic but if you like that feel free. Choices. We are spoiled with them :-)
answered Mar 24, 2016 at 10:03
Ubuntu Software Center is installed in Ubuntu 15.10 by default.
If it is not installed in your system for some reason, install it by running
sudo apt-get install software-center
In 16.04 it will be replaced by Gnome Software. The package is called gnome-software, but Ubuntu Software Center is still available there as well.
Command line really, apt-get is strong it lets you do pretty much everything you need to related to handling your packages, once you get a hang of it, you won't need to use any GUI manager.
