The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications.
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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 ...
6
votes
1answer
115 views
Why does Ubuntu Software Center need a separate login?
So there is this Ubuntu One feature which promises to be the one central place / account where I keep stuff and so on.
So why, if that is the case, do I need to register again for the Ubuntu Software ...
2
votes
2answers
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Removing ubuntu-desktop through Software Center
So, I try to delete some applications that I really don't need (Or that I've read reviews and there are better alternatives). But then I got on some applications that tell me "If you uninstall "X ...
2
votes
1answer
503 views
Qt 5.0.1 for Ubuntu
So i've asked before, but the answer was that i should install Ubuntu Phone SDK, which, doesn't seem to be the best way. I've looked on Software Center but it's not there. Downloading though the Qt ...
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vote
2answers
364 views
How do I install ATI drivers and keep them up-to-date? [duplicate]
I am using Ubuntu 12.10 64-bit and my graphics card is ATI Radeon HD 7770.
So for example I want to install ATI Drivers, which I can simply find them on AMD Support page, which will give me the "AMD ...
0
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1answer
571 views
Can't install steam from software center: “Additional software packages are missing or not installable”
When I try to install steam on the Ubuntu software center, I get this error:
This error could be caused by required additional software packages
which are missing or not installable. Furthermore ...
3
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1answer
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Do I need to remove the 32 bit version of Steam Beta before upgrading to the final version of Steam?
Ok, just want to figure this out.
I have Ubuntu 12.04.1 64 Bit, and have installed the Steam Beta which was only 32 bit.
Now that is available in the software centre and now as 64 bit, I just want to ...
0
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0answers
38 views
Installation fails
To quote the problem:
Sorry, installation of this driver failed.
Please have a look at the log file for details: /var/log/jockey.log .
Every single time I try to install any programs onto ...
1
vote
1answer
65 views
Can't install any software from software center
When I am trying to install a software from software center it show me this:
Requires installation of untrusted packages
The action would require the installation of packages from not authenticated ...
2
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5answers
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Install Code::Blocks in Ubuntu 12.10
I installed Code::Blocks from Muon Software Center (I'm using KDE) and I got Code::Blocks 10.05.
I found this link: https://launchpad.net/~pasgui/+archive/ppa/
After adding this PPA, and running ...
0
votes
2answers
219 views
ubuntu software center not opening in 12.10
I am trying to open ubuntu software center using the command line by typing software-center and i get the following
2013-02-10 12:09:54,006 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - INFO - setting up proxy ...
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0answers
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12.10 problem(won't let me use software center or update manager): E:Malformed line 1 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist parse) [duplicate]
I am a little frustrated here trying to load the:
software center(it just closes),
update manager(displays this message: E:Malformed line 1 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist parse))
Need ...
1
vote
1answer
72 views
Lubuntu software centre apps basket - no items displayed
I wish to install some programs in Lubuntu (12.10 : i386).
In the software centre, if I select any app and click "Add to the apps basket", the Apps basket tab shows "Apps basket (1)".
But after ...
0
votes
1answer
70 views
How do I install unauthorized software? [duplicate]
I am trying to install software from the Ubuntu Software Center and keep getting the error saying that it is unauthorized software. I have all the check marks in place for downloading in ...
0
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2answers
112 views
ubuntu App Store: waiting 4+ months now for approval/review? [closed]
I submitted my application to Ubuntu App Store ( http://developer.ubuntu.com/ ) almost 5 months ago.
It is still waiting for approval or review. So far no comments, or any evidence that anything at ...
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1answer
214 views
Show personalized banner exhibits on Ubuntu Software Center
How can I show my own personalized banner exhibits on Ubuntu Software Center?
I've seen some URL definitions on /usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/enums.py and ...
0
votes
0answers
13 views
Not able to download [duplicate]
Sir,
When i tried to download a software from ubuntu software center after clicking install it is showing that"Requires installation of untrusted packages" How to Fix that problem?
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votes
1answer
90 views
All software center mirrors are not working?
When I try to update using update manager I get :
Requires installation of untrusted packages The action would require
the installation of packages from not authenticated sources.
When I try ...
1
vote
2answers
165 views
How do I restore the default permission on a directory/folder?
I am using ubuntu 10.04,I need to give execute permission in www folder.But by mistake i gave execute permission in whole var folder.sudo chmod -R 777 /varThen i try to change it into normal ...
0
votes
1answer
29 views
upgrade issue from 12.04 [duplicate]
Im trying to do a system upgrade from 12.04 and I walked through the steps in update manager as it stats online but it doesn't tell me that a new update is available for ubuntu. It just tells me my ...
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votes
2answers
224 views
Is there any way I can transfer tools from backtrack 5 R3 to ubuntu 12.04? [closed]
Just curious! if there is any way i can do that without downloading something.
0
votes
0answers
43 views
I was trying to install turboprint and lost power
When I lost power I tried to reboot. Everything works okay except software center won't open. Any suggestions? Is there a restore feature like in Windows where you can go back to a past state?
...
0
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0answers
42 views
Unable to download software
I am not able to download any software. I have Ubuntu version 11.04 and I keep getting the error message "There seems to be a programming error in aptdaemon, the software that allows you to ...
1
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0answers
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Getting Started With Ubuntu
I installed Ubuntu over a year ago on my Dell PC. I have just decided to try to run FreeBasic on the Ubuntu system. On powering-up my PC I have used the 'select Ubuntu' option but even after an hour ...
19
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1answer
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Why are some programs in the Ubuntu Software Center not open source?
I'm concerned about the amount of proprietary software that seems to be part of Ubuntu now. I've noticed quite a few apps that in the software center are listed as "Licence: proprietary".
Obviously ...
2
votes
1answer
169 views
Unable to install any package
When I try to install ANY application through terminal, I get this error:
Reading package lists... Error!
E: Read error - read (21: Is a directory)
E: The package lists or status file could not be ...
0
votes
0answers
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Error in reinstalling software Center [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I remove a malformed line from my sources.list?
I get the following error message when trying to reinstall software center: SystemError: E:Malformed line 57 in ...
0
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0answers
160 views
How to download Canonical Partners software? [duplicate]
In Ubuntu 12.04, no software is listed in the Software Center under Canonical Partners but Canonical Partners software is checked in Software Sources.
My original goal was to install Skype.
I found ...
0
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0answers
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Why does Ubuntu Software Center close automatically after starting? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I remove a malformed line from my sources.list?
When I click on "software center", it opens and automatically closes after a few seconds.
I get the following ...
2
votes
1answer
187 views
Which port does Ubuntu Software Center use?
I have installed the gufw firewall utility and want to make a whitelist of ports (want maximum security, but whitelisting single IPs is currently too tedious). I have so far only entered ports 53 (for ...
4
votes
2answers
77 views
Are charges made on application updates?
I'm planning to develop an open source application and am also considering to set a non-zero price for it.
If an user purchases the app, will he be charged again when updates are released?
0
votes
0answers
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Premission Color problem in ubuntu 10.04
When i try to remove a file on my Ubuntu 10.04 system through terminal i have execute wrong command unfortunately the command is given below.
rm -r /*.mp4
By mistake i was added / in front of ...
0
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0answers
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How to fix “list of sources could not be read.” error? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I fix this “E:Type ‘*’ is not known on line * in source list …” update error?
I am unable to install or update software via the Ubuntu Software Center, or via the ...
0
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0answers
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Login problem in Ubntu 12.04 after installation of vnc server
Yesterday installed vnc4server package in ubuntu, after that shutdown the system and when tried to login today, unable to login for that user(through which vncserver installed).
Error I'm getting ...
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2answers
108 views
How to report or block an inappropriate application in the Ubuntu Software Centre?
While browsing through the Ubuntu Software Center I noticed a publication that I think is inappropriate.
Is there is a way to report possibly inappropriate applications?
2
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1answer
1k views
Ubuntu Software center is not working on ubuntu(With KDE desktop environment)
I've just installed KDE on Ubuntu. But after installing it ubuntu software center is not installing or removing any softwares. It is giving a output something like this
Authentication Error
Software ...
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vote
1answer
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Cant open softwarer center [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I fix a “Problem with MergeList” error when trying to do an update?
I click on software center and it opens and closes so i tried to reinstall it in terminal and ...
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0answers
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Messed up my Software-Center while installing Openoffice
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. I removed libreoffice and tried to install openoffice which ruined my Software Center and I cannot install any software now.
Whenever I open Software Center the following ...
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1answer
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Missing icons on top panel, dashboard applications, launcher
So today I had trouble in an upgrade for Ubuntu when I accidentally shut down my laptop. I was able to log in and reset everything but I noticed that the icons on the top right panel are missing ...
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2answers
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Can I respond to comments in Software Center as app developer?
Is there anyway to respond to some comments privately on the Ubuntu software center? Some users of my app seem to be having problems but have not filed bug reports or asked questions on the launchpad ...
0
votes
1answer
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software-center crashes [closed]
Got an issue starting software-center. U 12.04
This is what I get when staring from the terminal:
2013-01-24 16:48:43,960 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - INFO - setting up proxy 'None'
2013-01-24 ...
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3answers
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Any other software for installing .exe files in ubuntu except wine
I've tried wine software to install .exe files in my ubuntu 12.10 os but many times it is not able to install the software appropriately or if installed then the windows software file does not works ...
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0answers
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Software Center: “unable to get exclusive lock” [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Unable to use package manager due to “exclusive lock” error
I get the following message when trying to use update-manager:
unable to get exclusive lock
I've tried ...
2
votes
2answers
89 views
What is the file path for the Ubuntu Software Centre executable?
What is the file path for the Ubuntu Software Centre executable? usr/bin/ maybe?
Also what is the file name?
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vote
2answers
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I get this message when I try to install software in the Software Center Ubuntu 12.10. No fixes I saw here helped
Software can't be installed or removed because the authentication
service is not available. (org.freedesktop.PolicyKit.Error.Failed:
('system-bus-name', {'name': ':1.168'}):
...
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votes
4answers
100 views
Cant open software center
When i try to open sofware center i get this message and wont open, can you please help me to find the error?
jdash@ubuntu:~$ software-center
2013-01-22 18:38:08,149 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - ...
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2answers
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Installing Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine
I was triyng to install Ubunto on a Virtual Machine, i was downloaded the 64Bits version and it was all good until this appears "this kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detects an i686 CPU. ...
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votes
2answers
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Problem in upgrading and opening software center [duplicate]
I am runing Ubuntu 12.04. I cannot open Ubuntu Software Center and cannot upgrade anything. When I tried to upgrade using terminal with following lines:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
My ...
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vote
2answers
180 views
Is there any way to run doom on ubuntu? [closed]
I want to run doom on my elementary OS (ubuntu derivative), any ideas on how could i do it?
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0answers
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Software center requires qt4, I have qt 5 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why does Software Center report qt4 as unmet dependency, when I already have qt5 installed?
i have installed qtspim which depends upon qt4. I have already installed qt5 ...
