The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications.
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How do I install Skype?
I want to install Skype, but I can't locate it in Software Center or by using Synaptic Package Manager. Can anyone help me?
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Software center not opening [duplicate]
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Software Center empty “No usefulness from server” “no username in config file”
I can't open the software center. Is there anything I can do to get it to start?
$ ...
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How to fix 'Check your Internet connection' error in software center? [duplicate]
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Failed to download package files error
I have a problem with the Software Center. I am not able to install anything from it. After I entered my authorisation password it ...
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How do I install software using the Ubuntu Software Center?
The title says it all. I'd like to know how I can install software - an example is the Chromium web browser.
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Cannot install any software from the Software Center due to ttf-mscorefonts-installer package error
When I try to install any software from ubuntu software center it comes with error:
An unhandled error occured
There seems to be a programming error in aptdaemon. This is the software that allows you ...
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Why can't I update applications without upgrading the whole OS?
In Ubuntu, once a release is out the software one has installed receives security updates only. In Windows, I can get new versions of programs with new features. How can Windows do this and why can't ...
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How to I fix software center after installing the Linux Mint MATE desktop?
I installed the MATE desktop using this manual but now i can't open my Ubuntu Software Center and can't open the settings from the update manager.
I removed mate desktop but it doesn't fix the ...
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How do I deal with “unauthenticated sources” errors in the Software Center?
Any install that I'm trying through the Software Center is telling me:
Requires installation of untrusted packages: The action would require the installation of packages from not authenticated ...
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How do I enable the “partner” repository?
I keep seeing places refer to the "partner" repository as a place I can get software, how can I enable this repository? Please specify how to do this graphically and via command line.
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Dropbox install stuck at 99%, how do I fix it? (and any dpkg errors)
I tried to install Dropbox using How to install Dropbox?, or with apt-get install nautilus-dropbox.
Dropbox loads until 99% and then hangs, causing the system to go to 100% cpu usage.
If I reboot or ...
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Fixing Broken Packages
I'm new to ubuntu, but it seems this is very much OK than bloody Windows. Last day I tried to install Kget (the download manager) but during the process my computer suddenly stop working. So I had to ...
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How do I enable the “multiverse” repository?
I keep seeing places refer to the "multiverse" repository as a place I can get software, how can I enable this repository? Please specify how to do this graphically and via command line.
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How do I enable the “Universe” repository?
How do I get to Universe Repository of Ubuntu software as mentioned in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?
I am installing 12.04 Ubuntu. Please help.
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E: Malformed line 59 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (dist parse) E: The list of sources could not be read [duplicate]
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How do I fix “malformed line” errors in sources.list?
The software center wasn't working so I tried to uninstall and and reinstall and I got this message:
E: Malformed ...
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How can I set the Software Center to install software for non-root users?
How can I set the Software Center to allow non-root users to install stuff from the Ubuntu repos without having to type in their password? I'm fully aware of the security implications, and am willing ...
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How do I enable the “backports” repository?
How to enable the backports repository so I can get newer versions of software?
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Can I uninstall and reinstall Ubuntu Software Center?
Since migrating to a true install and upgrading to 12.04 I have had several problems that seem to relate to the Ubuntu Software Center. Hanging at applying changes and blank screen on screen lock only ...
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What is the process for getting paid apps into the Ubuntu Software Center?
What is the process for getting paid apps into the Ubuntu Software Center?
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How to remove the “For Purchase” section from the Software Center?
The Software Center has a section of For Purchase programs —see screenshot below—,
which is annonying me every time I want to install something.
Is there any way to remove or hide these ...
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How to configure proxy authentication to work with Ubuntu Software Center?
I have tried put in apt config Acquire::http::proxy, and in Network>Network proxy with and without user:password@server:port and using environment variables http_proxy and https_proxy. Nothing seems ...
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How to re-install Software Center?
I've had a problem with Software Center for a few weeks, where it has just refused to delete a removed PPA from its "All Software" and "Installed Software" drop-down menus. I've tried many suggested ...
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How can I update Ubuntu offline without using Synaptic or Keryx?
I use Ubuntu 12.04 at my home and have good internet connection and my system works fine.
One of my friend is having small office and he is thinking to switch from Windows to Ubuntu 11.10 or above. ...
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Why the software center doesn't allow multiple downloads?
I was wondering why the software center doesn't download all the requested apps and install one by one as they finish to download.
Or instead why the software center doesn't download an app while the ...
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Software Center empty “No usefulness from server” “no username in config file”
I upgraded to 12.04 LTS and ran Software Center while a few things were running, and crashed. (2 GB RAM on a Netbook.)
On reboot, Ubuntu One interface would not find any programs, neither installed ...
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How to resolve “Failed to download repository information”?
Whenever I try to install anything with the Ubuntu Software Center, the following error appears.
Failed to download repository information
Check your Internet connection.
E:Unable to ...
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2answers
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sudo apt-get update giving error about duplicate
Getting an error about duplicate sources, how can I get around this?
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How to remove the big banner from Software Center?
In the new version of Ubuntu Software Center there is a big banner under toolbar. It's useless for me. How do I remove it?
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Is there any web API for Software Center available?
I wonder if there is an API available for using contents from the Ubuntu Software Center on my webpage. I know The Ubuntu Apps Directory website contains an almost complete database of applications ...
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Why should I go through the purchasing process to install a product priced $0.00?
In Software Center, I have to run through the purchasing process even if a product is priced with 0$ (e.g. 'Full Circle Magazine'). That makes no sense to me. If the price of the product is 'zero', It ...
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How to install Synaptic Package Manager?
I tried to install Synaptic Package Manager but I get the following error message:
Package dependencies cannot be resolved.
This error could be caused by required additional software packages which ...
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'Some index files failed to download' while updating
When running sudo apt-get update I get these following errors:
Err archive.ubuntu.com quantal InRelease
Err archive.ubuntu.com quantal-updates InRelease
Err archive.ubuntu.com quantal-backports ...
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Why does it always say “Requires Installation of Untrusted Packages” and not let me download?
As the Title above asks, Why can't I install any packages? I tried installing emesene (Other applications wont install either, just using emesene as an example) but It wont download due to "Untrusted ...
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4answers
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No install button in software centre?
I can not install most of the software as not all of the software has a button to install.
is this an error? or dependency problem if so how do i fix it?
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Should I install programs from a source tarball (`.tar.gz`), from the Ubuntu Software Centre, or from elsewhere?
There are several ways to install an application in Ubuntu:
You can download a source tarball (generally a .tar.gz or a .tar.bz2 file) and install it manually. (See How to install a .tar.gz (or ...
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How do I install an application by DEB file for a single user only?
When installing applications via the software center or by a DEB file they will usually be installed system wide for all users.
Is there a way to install an application for a single user only?
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Is there a way to limit the bandwidth that Software Center uses?
Whenever I am downloading packages using Ubuntu Software Center (or any package manager for that matter), my Internet connection slows to an absolute crawl. In fact, most requests timeout.
Is there a ...
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How to list user installed applications (not packages)?
Not packages and not all applications. Just the applications user installed by himself from whatever source (Software Center, manually added PPA, etc.).
If the above is not possible - a list of all ...
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Error with Update Manager and Software Center
I am running Ubuntu 11.10. On trying to check for updates using the Update Manager GUI, I encounter the following error:
Failed to download repository information Check your Internet
connection.
...
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1answer
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Software Center doesn't prompt for password
I'm using Ubuntu 10.10.
The software center was asking me for password when I wanted to install/remove any application. Since last week, it doesn't prompt for password. Also, I have the same problem ...
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Do I need to re-purchase software in the Ubuntu Software Centre if I reinstall?
I want to purchase the Fluendo DVD player using the Ubuntu Software Centre. If I reinstalled Ubuntu, would I have to purchase the software again?
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Packaging system broken due to missing `/var/lib/dpkg/available` file [closed]
When I want to install a program, I'm unable to.
For example:
pooya@pooya:~$ sudo apt-get install vlc
debconf: apt-extracttemplates failed: No such file or directory
Extracting templates from ...
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Access Windows 7 Files from Ubuntu 12.04
I'm new to Ubuntu, so can any of you give me a guide of how I can access my windows 7 files from my Ubuntu 12. I installed it using Wubi. Looked around everywhere but failed.
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Ubuntu Software Center not working; says the package catalog needs repair
When I want to install anything in Ubuntu Software Center I get this message :
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Install button in the software center is grayed out when trying to install .debs without an internet connection
I just installed ubuntu 11.10 from a usb stick.
After installation, none of the software which I had collected and run on 11.10 or 11.04 runs on it. Even my newly downloaded opera or chrome ...
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Software Center Won't start [closed]
For a few days now, my Ubuntu Software Center won't start. Ubuntu One also won't connect (not sure if that's related).
When I try launching Software Center from Dash, nothing happens. If I try ...
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How do I change Software Center's default installation path?
I'm using Ubuntu 10.10 - the Maverick Meerkat. Whenever I install software using the Software Center, it installs it to /usr/lib. I have less space in this drive. Is it possible to change the default ...
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Recurring Error in Update Manager - Could Not Initialize The Package Manager [duplicate]
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How do I fix this “E:Type '*' is not known on line * in source list …” update error?
Please refer to the attached screen-shot. This error ...
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UBUNTU's Network Connection Manger can't detect Huawei ETS2051 Modem device!
I have a modem device called Huawei ETS2051 and the Network Connection Manger can't detect it, but when I use Gnome-PPP it work fine but the problem is when I use Gnome-PPP; apps like Ubuntu software ...
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PDF to word conversion software?
Is there any free software available on Ubuntu that can convert a pdf file to a .doc file?
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How do I enable the “extras” repository?
I keep reading about an extras repository for Ubuntu with new software that comes out independently of the distro release. How do I enable it?
