Anyone who has encountered Ubuntu or simply heard about it knows that the OS is different from Windows. One of the important differences between the Linux system and the Microsoft brainchild is the packages that users use there everywhere. Therefore, beginners should know how to install and uninstall this type of software in Ubuntu.

By installing or removing certain packages you can extend the functionality of OC Ubuntu.

In Ubuntu, as in all operating systems, there are various programs. That's only if everything is ready in advance for Windows to use them, then here you need to have the necessary packages for working with programs. Batch dialing assumes the constant addition of new data to the system. So you build your OS like from Lego cubes, installing new parts. The functionality of the computer can be expanded to infinity.

Experienced users themselves create these small systems, while what we already have is enough for us. The benefit packages for Ubuntu created a lot. Here are their distinguishing qualities.

• Open with accessibility. Anyone can create their own, and then give others the opportunity to use it.
• Mutability These data systems are easily modified.

How to install

Packages can be installed in the usual way, using a graphical interface, or by entering commands into the terminal.

TIP. Installation is a fairly simple and fast process that does not take much time. More often, users have questions about where to find the required software.

Where to looking for?

The answer is really obvious - all the packages you are interested in are on the Internet. But some of them are also already contained on the PC, they just need to be installed by entering a certain command. On the Linux and Ubuntu web resources you can find a large amount of software and download it for free there. If you need specific packet data to run a program, then you can find it most often where you found the program. In short, searching for packages for Ubuntu will not take long if you know what you are looking for.

Installation

You can install downloaded “packs” with the help of a special utility. Even a newbie will be very easy to deal with. It is called the "Application Center".

1. In the file manager, click on the file with the "pack."
2. The "Application Center" opens. There you can view all the information on the software and use the “Install” or Install button to install it on your computer.

There is another installation method that also uses a graphical interface. This is gdebi utility. However, before you start using it, you need to install it.

This is done with the help of the command:

$ sudo apt-get install gdebi

1. Enter the command in the terminal.
2. Right click on the file.
3. Choose: install via gdebi.
   

4. Install the desired software.

How to delete

Remove some packages, too, most likely, sooner or later have to. This is done in order to avoid conflicts between two or more “packs” that perform similar functions. But first you need to see a list of all downloaded software. You can see the list of installed packages in Ubuntu in the "Application Center". In the same place and execute removal.

1. We find on the application center icon bar.
2. Open the "Installed" tab. Here you can see all the software delivered in the system.
3. Now click on the unnecessary package with the left mouse button and select "Delete".
   

4. To complete, enter the password.

This utility, alas, does not remove completely. After it all the same there are various configuration files and packages that come with the program. Therefore, for a complete removal, you can use the command in the terminal.

It looks like this:

$ sudo apt remove name

Name - the name of the package. It removes everything without residue.

As you can see, removing and installing packages in Ubuntu is pretty easy. And it can be done using both a graphical and a text interface. Although, of course, the future is first.