The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications.
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software-center painfully slow ubuntu 12.04
One week ago, I had only ubuntu 12.04 on my machine, I was exited of the improved speed of the software-center. But yesterday, I erase ubuntu and after fresh install of windows 7, I install ubuntu ...
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Problem with Ubuntu Software Center after installing GNOME
I recently decided to install GNOME 3.8 on my Ubuntu 13.04 system, but doing so caused a problem with Ubuntu Software Center. The left side of the window, displaying all the available software ...
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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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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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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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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 ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 with stable nvidia drivers is causing system to become unresponsive and screen to start flickering
Installed Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and then upgraded to 12.04 LTS and then installed the nvidia drivers (stable) and then ran Ubuntu Software Center to install Qt Creator causing system to become unresponsive ...
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How can I fix errors relating to the launch of the Software Center?
My Ubuntu Software Center is will not launch. I have read several related question and I have tried various suggestions from Ask Ubuntu including this question, but all attempts return the same error ...
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If I buy World of Goo in software center can I install it on my 2 ubuntu machines?
Considering buying World of Goo from Ubuntu Software Center, but not sure what happens after that. All my computers use the same Ubuntu SSO account - does this mean I can install it on more than one ...
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Managing Kile installation in ubuntu 12.04
After installing 12.04 Ubuntu I tried to install Kile but when I was trying to install Kile , it showed that "failed to download package file . Check your internet connections" . But my INTERNET is ...
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Ubuntu software center Hanging
I have been using Ubuntu 12.04 for last 4 months. It was working properly but suddenly the Ubuntu software center has started hanging.Now it doesn't open. And every time I try to open it, I have to ...
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Can't open Software Center or Update Manager
When I try to (not from terminal) the following error message opens up:
An unresolvable problem occurred while initializing the package information.
Please report this bug against the ...
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Couldn't update and Software Center isn't working
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. The software center isnot working, I can't open it. I made the following commands in the terminal
sudo apt-get install -f
sudo dpkg --configure -a
sudo apt-get update ...
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Unable to access software center
When i'm trying to go to software center for an application it says :
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package ...
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Software Center Matlab app preventing app installation
I have installed an app from the software center that is called Matlab. But then it turns out that it isn't actually Matlab, but some support package for it, and I when I try to remove it, it opens a ...
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How to install Gee Tee Dee (Lightweight Task manager)
Official site
When i download the .deb file and open it with software center it says dependencies not satisfied...
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Java Problem in 12.04
My OS is 12.04 and I am running it on my laptop. Whenever I install or remove a software from the software centre I receive the error below. Can anyone show me how to fix it?
Location: ...
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Even after i have uninstalled Rhythmbox and Transmission, Software center keeps showing updates for them?
As mentioned, i removed a lot of the stuff that i didnt need from the default install, and mostly there hasnt been any problem. However, Software center keeps showing updates for rhythmbox and ...
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Ubuntu center doesn't accept ubuntu DVD
I just wanted to install a disk manager with the help of ubuntu software center. To install this disk manager ubuntu asks me to insert the ubuntu CD/DVD. I inserted the CD and clicked on "Continue" (I ...
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Java JOGL file doesnt't compile - I have installed all the non-docs search results for “jogl” from USC
Title says it all. I have installed everything, yet javac behaves like nothing has happened - No OpenGL objects are found when I try to compile copy-pasted code from tutorials. None.
I'm using the ...
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How to change account to write reviews for Ubuntu Software Center?
I want to write reviews for applications using another account. In Ubuntu One, it's possible to sign out at will, but I can't do that on the Ubuntu Software Center. How can I change accounts?
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Unable to uninstall applications via Ubuntu Software Centre
I am running Ubuntu 10.04
Recently I tried to uninstall apps from Ubuntu Software centre, but it shows the app is uninstalled, but with some error. When I check the application from App Menu, It ...
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Can't install software by terminal
I don't know what packages i have installed that i no longer can get and install packages in terminal. e.g. when trying to install Prozgui, i got this error:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File ...
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Can't find purchased apps in Kubuntu
I installed Kubuntu 12.04 and am trying to install Humble Bundle through the software center which I installed with the software-center package. I see the games on the recently purchased list, they ...
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Localhost login after installation
I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my computer with a USB stick cause I don't have a CD drive. The normal ISO didn't work, so I used the text installer and completed all the steps somehow. ...
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desktop files and Ubuntu software Center
Since 12.04, when additional software is installed, Ubuntu software center puts an icon in the launcher, representing a .desktop file in /usr/share/app-install/desktop/. This desktop file is not ...
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List of bought applications in Ubuntu Software Center or login.ubuntu.com
I am trying to google out where can I find list of applications that I have bought in Ubuntu Software Center or login.ubuntu.com or some other place. is there a way to track them somehow?
Thanks for ...
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How can I run Digikam after installing it?
I have installed Digikam in the Software Center on my Ubuntu 10.04 LTS system but I cannot find it. I have checked out Applications but it is not there. I know I have it because when I view the ...
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I can not install any software
I am new to Ubuntu. During installation of software from Ubuntu software center it shows that there is no internet connection whereas I can access to any website. Using terminal the same problem ...
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Problem in installation of GIMP 2.8 and removing pre-installed GIMP 2.6
I have installed gimp 2.6 and without removing it I installed gimp 2.8.
Now both are not working and when I run an update it is showing the link broken. It suggested to install apt-get install -f. But ...
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“wakeup” doesn't work
Everytime I hit "apply" it says "Unable to set all alarms. Check time preferences"
Whats this?
Can someone help fix this?
Or if any other alarm clock app exists which wakes the laptop from sleep ...
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Hollow Progress Bars in Ubuntu 13.04 Software Center
I've noticed in Ubuntu 13.04 (and 12.10) that the progress bars in the Software Center have a transparent space in the middle, not solid orange, which shows the color of the background behind it. It's ...
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Maintaining kernel modules submitted in the Software Center over kernel updates
This question is specifically for submitting a package in the Software Center.
If I wish to submit a package that contains a kernel module (*.ko) which will install in /lib/modules/ and there is a ...
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How to set proxy settings in ubuntu software center?
I have been using windows 7 and to update windows i configured netsh winhttp settings by using command: netsh winhttp set proxy 10.0.0.21:3128. That worked for windows update and many other softwares. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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software center issues
It says items cannot be installed or removed until the package catalog is repaired. Do you want to repair it now? I'm new to Ubuntu and have gone through various answers on this forum and so far, ...
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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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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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is there a way to convert old Unix Scribe documents?
Under Unix there was a typesetting utility called 'Scribe' that would produce typesetting for documents. I have an old file from this that I need to update to some readable format. I can run any Linux ...
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Software Center shows an error message upon software installation
I am a newbie to linux please bear that in mind when responding.
I use Ubuntu 10.10 and I get the following error message when I try to install new software from Software Center:
Failed to download ...
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At the time of Gnome desktop installation ubuntu software center removed, unable to install anymore
At the time of Gnome desktop installation, it has removed all the dependencies of sso login python and ubuntu software center.
I've tried to rebuilt them using sudo apt-get update, sudo apt-get ...
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I cannot open Software-center in 12.10
I cannot open the software center from a couple of days ago.
It is very estrange because when I throw the application from the console with sudo it is opened normally...
I paste the console text:
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How to share folders using Oracle, Windows and Ubuntu
I use my laptop TOSHIBA, 4gig RAM, more 40gig free disks spaces and Vista Home Premium 64bits with service pack 2.
I installed Oracle VM VirtalBox with success, after I installed UBUNTU version 8 ...
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Software centre neither update does not work on 12.04
m@samsung:~$ sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/* -vf
[sudo] password for m:
rm: cannot remove `/var/lib/apt/lists/partial': Is a directory
m@samsung:~$ sudo apt-get clean
m@samsung:~$ sudo apt-get update
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Software Center subscription is for quantal even though I'm on precise?
I noticed that the deb line for Eufloria HD from the humble bundle in /etc/apt/sources.list.d is from quantal, but I'm running precise...
Why is that? I guess they uploaded it for quantal only, or is ...
