The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications.
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About the software centre in ubuntu 13.04
I installed 12.10 that version of ubuntu is working well. But when i installed ubuntu 13.04 the Operating system is really neat and clean. But the new version of OS is not installing new software from ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 Maven [closed]
I installed ubuntu yesterday and started to install my programs today.
When I try to install Apache Maven by Ubuntu Software Center caused a error on libwagon2-java_2.2-3 + nmu1_all.deb.
Now every ...
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Upgrade from 12.10 to 13.04 failed, now neither Software Center nor Software Updater will open
The update to 13.04 was offered, I accepted but it failed. Now neither Software Centre nor Updater will open. SC opens for a second then closes; Updater tells me:
Failed to load the package list
This ...
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The installation of wine trough Software Center freeze at applying changes [closed]
I have Ubuntu 13 and wine doesn't continue installing, just stops at applying changes.
How can I stop this at the software center as I cant install anything else?
I tried Ubuntu Software Center. ...
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Package operation failed while trying to install prozilla
I'm a new Ubuntu user and when I tried to install prozilla download manager at software center, i got Package operation failed, and details are...
installArchives() failed: (Reading database ...
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Package Manager/Update Problem
I recently downloaded Virtualbox version 4.2.12, and I clicked the .deb file, which brought up the Ubuntu Software Center. I clicked upgrade as I had a previous version installed, and it did it ...
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trouble downloading software from software center
after installng 12.04 LTS version through wubi ,i am unable to install softwares from software center.It shows the message to check internet connection,but i am able to load pages from mozila.i tried ...
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Change Ubuntu Software Center Download directory to Different drive from OS drive?
Ok, Im relatively new to Ubuntu and have a custom built computer. I am utilizing three drives, 1 ssd, and 2 hard drives. I have installed my OS to my ssd, and want to use the other two for gaming and ...
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Authentication required for every 1 hour for Internet but NO proxy. How do I get out from this problem?
OS: Ubuntu 12.04 and/or above
My system connected to University campus Internet which has no proxy. But needs authentication (username and password) for every 1 hour. If the web-browser is running ...
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Ubuntu Restricted Extras installation via USC stuck on “Applying Changes”
Ubuntu Restricted Extras installation via USC stuck on "Applying Changes"
On my HP Envy Touchsmart 14" (Series 14-3010NR), I have recently installed the final release of 13.04 but when I try to ...
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Can I install Steam without a credit card?
When I try to install Steam from software center it asks for payment details even though it is free, can I install with out a credit card ?
ps Running 13.04
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I can not update, upgrade, open Software Center in Ubuntu 12.10 [duplicate]
E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/eg.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_quantal_multiverse_i18n_Translation-en
E: The package lists or status ...
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How to install xnviewmp using package management aptitude `apt-get` on Ubuntu 12.10?
How to install xnviewmp using package management aptitude apt-get on Ubuntu 12.10?
Visiting https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/xnviewmp/ and
clicking through to software center ends results in ...
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Stuck will downloading a program
i was downloading Guake Terminal from sofware center when the downloading stuck at a point and never got any progress for about 2 hours
i restarted my laptop and tried another program it shows ...
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I can't install software [closed]
I'm running xubuntu 11.04. I haven't tried installing anything on this box for a while, but I need to get some new software. When I try to open the software center through the graphic interface, ...
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Synaptic Manager not working <Lubuntu 12.10> [closed]
Info:
E: Malformed line 58 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist parse)
E: The list of sources could not be read.
Go to the repository dialog to correct the problem.
E: _cache->open() failed, ...
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Adding my own dependency to a quickly app
I have a paid app I'm getting ready to release on the software center but I need to add a package as a dependency. The problem is that I have to package the python module to a *deb and it is not ...
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Ubuntu with Java Error
I have Oracle Java installed on my computer. Latest version 1.7 and path variables set properly. But most applications in Ubuntu from Software Center that require Java needs Open JDK Iced Tea etc. I ...
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Software center reinstallation fails
Updating software catalog...this may take a moment.
INFO:softwarecenter.db.pkginfo_impl.aptcache:aptcache.open()
WARNING:softwarecenter.db.update:The file: ...
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I can't open Ubuntu Software Centre. [closed]
I am new to Ubuntu and don't know what to do. I followed another link and tried to use the terminal.
When I try using the terminal command I get...
get_estimate_nr_apps_and_nr_pkgs
tmp_matches = ...
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Problem while installing any new software
I have recently install Ubuntu in my desktop. When I am trying to install new software from Software Center it's showing some missing package problem. what should I do? Can any one help me?
This is ...
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Software Center will not start
I tried to launch Ubuntu Software Center to day, but it didn't start, so I tried launching it through the terminal, giving this error:
2013-04-19 10:21:51,505 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - INFO ...
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Ubuntu software center crashes on startup
When i try to open software center it opens but nothing shows up on the window and it closes after 5 seconds. it had worked previously and then i did a ppa purge and then it won't open. the ppa i ...
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Unable to install Firefox using Ubuntu Software Center
When I try to install Firefox through the Ubuntu Software Center, it starts applying changes without downloading the packages first and then I get this message:
Package Operation Failed
The ...
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Why does some paid software say requires mouse?
I have paid for software through the software center that says a mouse is required but no mouse is setup, I am running 12.04 on my laptop.
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Unable to install Skype on Ubuntu 10.04
I'm a 14 year old and absolutely useless at technology. I think its Ubuntu 10.04, and my brother showed me how to do it but he isn't very knowledgeable about my Netbook. So it got all the way up to ...
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Why is packagekit starting up throughout the day
Why is packagekit starting up throughout the day? There is no
indication in the messages which component is sending the message to
start packagekit, just a dbus message indicating that the service
was ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 Can't install any apps due Stranger error
I can't install any app in the Ubuntu, I can't even open the Software Center (It Crashes)
When I run sudo apt-get update, it shows me
W: Falhou ao buscar ...
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Software Center not opening showing error [closed]
I am a Linux mint 14 user. I am not able to open the software center.
tusharmakkar08@tusharmakkar08-Satellite-C660 ~ $ software-center
ERROR:root:DebFileApplication import
Traceback (most recent call ...
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Syntax Error while updating
How to fix E: Syntax error /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove-kernels:1: Extra junk at end of file?
I also have a red x in the top menu bar and I can not get any updates or open the software center. ...
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can dpkg obtain the source code of a package?
apt-get source {some-package-name}
gets the source code of that .deb.
Can this be achieved with dpkg instead? Or with software-center?
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reinstall Ubuntu software center [duplicate]
ciao a tutti,
ho disinstallato l'ubuntu software center perché mi dava problemi e, usando le vostre precedenti guide, ho provato a reinstallarlo, ma mi genera errori nel terminale e non lo installa. ...
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Unable to update or install program in any way
I have Ubuntu 12.10 installed, since about 1 month ago i can't install any program from software center, or synaptic or terminal, and also i can not update my installed software. Here is a screenshot ...
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Can't open Software Center (google talk plugin?) [duplicate]
When I try to open Software Center, it immediatly closes without any details. I have tried to reinstall Software Center in terminal and got:
Indlæser pakkelisterne... Fejl! E: Encountered a section ...
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cant install a thing! [duplicate]
OK. So when I try to install a something in the terminal, I get:
E: Unmet dependencies. Try 'apt-get -f install' with no packages (or specify a solution).
I then try using apt-get -f install, but ...
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My Software Center crashes and my Update Manager won't open
Could not initialize the package information
An unresolvable problem occurred while initializing the package information.
Please report this bug against the 'update-manager' package and include the ...
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I couldn't open ubuntu software center after repairing broken packages at start up
I tried to reinstall but in vain. I got the following messages.
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
software-center : Depends: aptdaemon (>= 0.40) but it is not going to be installed
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Dependencies problems installing software from Ubuntu Software Center
Whenever I try to install something using Ubuntu Software Center, I get an error message saying:
Package dependencies cannot be resolved
This error could be caused by required additional software ...
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Software center unresponsive
Having a problem with Software Center being unresponsive. At the moment in the "progress" tab it's "searching" and it's stuck at canceling. Tried installing Dropbox earlier but that didn't go ...
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How to uninstall “LiveUSB” package? [duplicate]
I've installed the LiveUSB programme using the DEB file. What is the best way to remove the installer as I cannot find it in the software centre; is it just a python programme that can be deleted?
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Can we have broken software removed from the Software Center?
The Ubuntu Software Center does a fantastic job of inviting new users to explore and try out the software in Ubuntu's repositories. I don't have much experience with it but recently decided to give it ...
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Problem downloading or installing anything from Software Center
I've been trying for days now to install Eclipse on Ubuntu 10.10 but it never works. if I double click on Eclipse icon, it does nothing. I've tried to change permission and applying methods I found ...
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How to allow non-admin users to use Software Center and update the system? [duplicate]
I want to configure a laptop for someone who is not a technical person.
I want her to be able to:
install software from the Software Center
uninstall software
update the system
install printer ...
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Software center won't open since a loss of power [duplicate]
After a power loss on my laptop Acer 2920 Ubuntu 12.10 the software centre will not open I also have an error symbol on the top bar right hand side. Clicking on this symbol gives the following ...
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'Apt-Get install' & Software center not installed?
I did the command sudo apt-get purge and all my apt- commands and my software center are no longer installed.
when ever i do 'sudo apt-get update' even, i get 'sudo: apt-get: command not found'
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Software Center error fixing! [solved] [closed]
I have these dependency errors. How to fix them ? its annoying everytime it reports..
E: tex-common: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
E: texlive-binaries: ...
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Why can't I turn on recommendations in software center?
Every time I click the grey, "turn on recommendations" button at the bottom of the software center, it turns into a moving circle and then the grey button comes back. Recommendations won't turn on no ...
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software center stop working?
2013-04-03 19:25:58,551 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - INFO - setting up proxy 'None'
2013-04-03 19:25:58,561 - softwarecenter.db.database - INFO - open() database: path=None use_axi=True ...
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Ubuntu 9.10 software center… [closed]
I couldn't download any software from the software center. I tried updating the software center through terminal with sudo-apt update
but it gave me:
Failed to fetch_______
and
Some index files ...
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Pre-installed Libreoffice does not uninstall properly [duplicate]
User expertise: next to zero
Problem:
I installed Ubuntu 12.10 (the latest linux-secure-remix as of late march 2013) to my new notebook. It has LibreOffice installed, but there is no LibreOffice ...
