Install Ubuntu Applications: Complete Guide
There are usually two ways to install desktop applications on Ubuntu.
- Use the Ubuntu Software Center:
- Open the Ubuntu Software Center.
- Enter the name of the application you want to install in the search box.
- Click on the application in the search results.
- Click on the “Install” button and wait for the application to finish installing.
- Utilize the command line:
- Open the terminal.
- Install applications using the apt command. For example, to install the VLC media player, you can enter the following command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install vlc
- Please enter your password and confirm the installation.
- Wait for the application to finish installing.
No matter which method you use, once installed, you will be able to find and use your installed applications on the Ubuntu desktop.