Install Ubuntu Applications: Complete Guide

There are usually two ways to install desktop applications on Ubuntu.

  1. Use the Ubuntu Software Center:
  1. Open the Ubuntu Software Center.
  2. Enter the name of the application you want to install in the search box.
  3. Click on the application in the search results.
  4. Click on the “Install” button and wait for the application to finish installing.
  1. Utilize the command line:
  1. Open the terminal.
  2. 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
  1. Please enter your password and confirm the installation.
  2. 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.

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