The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications.
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Changed username in launchpad and now my re-installs do not work
A couple of days back I changed my username on launchpad because it had my full name (with initials). The problem is that before I did that I went to Humble Bundle and associated those purchases with ...
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I can't get to software-center in Ubuntu 13.04 [closed]
NameError: global name 'Chrome' is not defined
jarek@jarek:~$ software-center
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/software-center", line 128, in
from softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app ...
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Software Center seems to freeze system when installing, syslog has “blocked for more than 120 seconds” errors
12.04 (precise) 64-bit
Kernel Linux 3.2.0-39
3.6GB memory
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz x2
WUBI-installed Ubuntu running on a MacBook Pro 7.1 with OSX running Vista via Boot Camp (hey, I like lots of ...
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2answers
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I cannot install java from the software center
I can't install openJDK from the software center, I get the error:
Failed to fetch http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/o/openjdk-7/openjdk-7-jre-lib_7u15-2.3.7-0ubuntu1~12.10_all.deb 404 ...
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PayPal not working in the Ubuntu Software Center
PayPal ist not working for me on Ubuntu 12.10 in the Ubuntu Software Center (USC) any more. I bought a lot of stuff via PayPal on the USC but now it stops working:
After the "Log in to your PayPal ...
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Problem with ubuntu center in ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
I'm new to Linux, I've use it sometimes and now I'm installing it as a dual boot on my PC.
After I installed the Ubutnu 12.04 and tried to download apps from Ubuntu center such like gimp,and i got ...
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Ubuntu software center does not work [duplicate]
When I try to open software-center from command line I receive:
ERROR:root:Could not find any typelib for Gtk
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/software-center", line 25, in ...
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Can't install g++ in Software Center
I can't install g++ in software center.
I can install other programs. For example, after I found g++ can't be installed, I installed chrome for test purpose through software center, and it worked! ...
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2answers
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Unable to install .deb on Ubuntu Software Center
I downloaded Dropbox .deb from https://www.dropbox.com/install?os=lnx and the Google Voice Chat plugin from https://www.google.com/chat/video but when I click on the .deb files they open in Ubuntu ...
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Software Center Fails - CANT find the “duplicate” answer [duplicate]
I have the problem not being able to download software I keep getting the error to check internet connection then sometime something about an untrusted source. I see this has been asked but keeps ...
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Dash (superkey) doesnt find any software and my software-center doesn't start
Can anybody help me? I have only access to software that is already shown in the starter..
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2answers
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Software center installation stuck after script cancellation
Attempted to add the Matlab installation and it asked me where my current installation was -- never have tried to install it before -- I hit cancel when it asked for the installation directory and now ...
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1answer
161 views
Why do I get “Items Cannot be installed or removed until package catalog is repaired”?
I'm new to Ubuntu. I’m unable to install anything on the Ubuntu Software Centre.
It just keeps giving me Items Cannot be installed or removed until package catalog is repaired.
If I click on repair ...
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2answers
199 views
How to install software provided in software-center via terminal?
Can anyone help me providing terminal command to download and install the software provided by Software center?
Actually I'm searching for command to download and install KDbg (Debugger) via ...
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3answers
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Ubuntu 12.10 Software Center crash [closed]
I looked at many other questions but none of them helped me. It closes immediately after I open it. When I opened it it Terminal I got this...
2013-03-15 17:20:07,156 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - ...
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I can't update Ubuntu 12.04
Okay so my problem is, I tried to install Machinarium from a Humble Bundle. I downloaded the .deb and installed it using the Ubuntu Software Centre. Everything seemed to go fine until I got the alert ...
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How can I correct the information displayed about my software in Ubuntu Software Center?
I have made an Ubuntu app using Quickly. This is my first Ubuntu app.
In the setup.py file I have this:
DistUtilsExtra.auto.setup(
name='voicebasedwebbrowser',
version='0.1',
...
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Ubuntu software center crashes [duplicate]
I recently installed ubuntu 12.04 on my vaio...but the ubuntu software center crashes seconds after I open it.I tried reinstalling it using 'sudo apt-get install software-center' but got an error that ...
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Is Lubuntu the only derivative with its own software center?
I've noticed that Lubuntu has its own Software Center application, which seems a bit less taxing on my poor netbook than the vanilla SC.
Is Lubuntu the only derivative that takes this approach, or ...
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Software Center could not initialize updates
Can't open my software center.
Keeps on force closing.
I tried to re install it. Still it gives an error like "Internal error occurred" something like that
and also can't check for updates and i keep ...
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Software Center not opening in 12.10
This is the output trying to open the Ubuntu Software Center from a terminal:
2013-03-06 18:49:43,016 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - INFO - setting up proxy 'None'
2013-03-06 18:49:43,074 - ...
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59 views
How to get the last version of Ekiga?
Ubuntu Software Center currently provides only version 3.2.6 of Ekiga, but that is outdated. Is there a way to have it updated?
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1answer
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How to complete unfinished installation in ubuntu 10.04?
Hi i have installed ubuntu 10.04 on my desktop.
After installing i kept some softwares to install using ubuntu software center and while it was installing the power went and i hibernated the system.
...
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1answer
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Ubuntu Software Center - unable to see installed software
I use Ubuntu Software Center without any significant problems with installing/unistalling any software. But then something happened (may be during some unsccessful installation) and then I can't ...
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Why doesnot my software center open in ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]
I installed Ubuntu 12.04 32 bit for the first time in my laptop.The software center jut doesnot open and i cannot understand why?When i tye software center in the terminal i get the following messages
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How To Reset Ubuntu Software Center Application - Ubuntu 13.04 [closed]
I am new to Ubuntu and have tried using the Ubuntu Software Center.
It shows up but once it opens it doesn't respond.
Can you help me figure out how to reset this application (Ubuntu Software ...
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1answer
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What is the recommended stable way to update Ubuntu?
I asked this question for the simple fact that software center was trying to FORCED 9 software updates that came from a non too familiar source which I believe has been causing Ubuntu to be unstable. ...
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131 views
Check your internet connection
When I'm trying to install synaptics driver for touchpad, I'm getting the error of:
Check you internet connection:
Failed to fetch ...
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4answers
775 views
12.04, no steam in software center?
i have a newly installed 12.04 64bit ubuntu machine!
fully updated.
but in software center, there isnt anything with steam in the name.
looking for the steam 64bit client.
the desktop that i have is ...
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computer won't boot, get vesamenu.c32 kernel error
I am DESPERATE!!! I have a Dell 1754 laptop that was working perfectly. Then it crashed. I'd saved the important files to a 32gb Sandisk which now doesn’t recognize my password [& there’s no cure ...
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277 views
Wrong architecture 'i386'
I have 64-bit Ubuntu (this is weird, because I can't install 64-bit Windows). I wanted to install Skype, but Ubuntu Software Center returns an error Wrong Architecture 'i386'. I tried to install other ...
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Unable to open Software Center in Ubuntu 12.10, Unable to install any of the package though [duplicate]
I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 but I am not able to install any of the packages available. Software center is not opening. I am getting following error:
Reading package lists... Error!
E: ...
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1answer
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Ubuntu Software Center's history is showing software which i have not installed
I am running Linux for the first time and have installed Ubuntu 12.10, 64-bit OS on my laptop, alongside Windows 7. My question may be a stupid one since I am yet to begin discovering all of Ubuntu's ...
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Are USC applications allowed to install .desktop files?
Ubuntu's official site for developers says:
Technical requirements:
In order for your application to be distributed in the Software Centre it must:
Be in one, self-contained directory when ...
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1answer
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Problem installing software from ubuntu software center and error running sudo app-get update and install commands [duplicate]
I am new to ubuntu.
I am getting an error whenever i try to run sudo apt-get update(407 Proxy authentication required).
Moreover, i am unable to install any software from ubuntu software centre not ...
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1answer
180 views
Can't install or upgrade Firefox at all
I've run into a frustrating problem when attempting to upgrade Firefox. I was running version 16 attempting to upgrade to version 18 through Synaptic. I received the following error:
W: Failed to ...
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1answer
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What causes the “back up” application to fail? [closed]
The backup application "fails." I just copied the following:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/duplicity", line 1412, in <module>
with_tempdir(main)
File ...
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1answer
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Software Center doesn't start after installing an application
Translated using Google Translate:
I have a problem on my PC. After installation of an application, the software center crashes. When I run it in a terminal, the following messages posters:
...
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2answers
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USC does not include fresh apps [closed]
I am using Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit and I have a problem with Ubuntu software center; basically it fails to find new apps. For example I read an article on omgubuntu.co.uk such as "... was added to USC" ...
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3answers
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Steam 64-bit no longer in Ubuntu Software Centre or App Repository
The title pretty much says it. I attempted to download steam from the Software Centre, but it gave me an error (something along the lines of "Cannot reach source: ...
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3answers
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Error: When I try to install any package
I am using Ubuntu 12.10. I am in great trouble when I tried to install firefox browser. However firefox installation is broken on my system. After this when I go to UBUNTU SOFTWARE CENTER it showing ...
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3answers
170 views
How can I get root-like permissions so I can download stuff from the software center?
When downloading an application from the terminal it said I couldn't download it because I wasn't root, and when I got to search for the specific software in the Ubuntu software center it doesn't even ...
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E: Unable to locate Ubuntu-restricted-extras
I have tried re-installing restricted extras but still cannot locate the file. Now, when I run sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras, I am getting this message "Unable to locate package ...
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ubuntu software center not working after intallation of wifi driver
After i got a problem fixed with my broadcom wifi i'm no longer able do download/install aplication using the ubuntu software center.
It claims there is a problem with my internet connection and when ...
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Unresolved Dependencies - Installing Google Chrome
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 to my laptop, and am trying to install google chrome. However, I keep getting these "Unresolved Dependencies" errors. For example, when I try to install directly from ...
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Why does 'Turn On Recommendations' in USC not stay on? [closed]
Every time I open the Ubuntu Software Center, I have to click on 'Turn On Recommendations'. I want it to stay on!
EDIT: As requested, here's the contents of my USC cfg file (IDs omitted for obvious ...
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can't run ubuntu 12.04 software center [duplicate]
had error info as below:
E: Malformed line 57 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist parse)
E: The list of sources could not be read.
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks!
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2answers
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Ubuntu Software Center doesn't lauch/uninstall [12.10]
This cropped up somewhere during the process of installing an nvidia driver (310.32) for my graphic card.
Whenever I clicked on the Ubuntu Software Center icon on the launcher, it seemed to work ...
2
votes
1answer
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Unable to Add or Remove applications in Ubuntu Software Center [duplicate]
I am trying to add or remove applications from Ubuntu Software Center but ending up with the following error
Software can't be installed or removed because the authentication service is
not ...
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2answers
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Ubuntu Software Center rendering glitch with NVIDIA drivers
I installed Ubuntu 12.10 in my HDD, after that I had some problems because I couldn't boot Ubuntu and the pc booted with Windows instead. (Dual boot screen didn’t appear). I solved this through boot ...
