

However, such programs often need other resources to work. Software is a very broad term, and is generally taken to mean a program which you can run on your computer. You will learn about what a package is, the differences between different types of package and also how package management works on Ubuntu. This section covers the basic concepts of packages and package management. If you just want to get started installing new programs, you can skip straight to Installing a Package. If you'd like to get some background information on what's happening when you install software (which can sometimes be technical), read Packages and Package Management. You might just want to try an alternative program to one which is already installed. However, you may need a particular piece of software that serves a purpose not served by the default applications. Installing software in Ubuntu is easy, and this guide will show you how to do it.īy default, many useful programs are already installed when you put Ubuntu onto your computer. Note: The Main page is available in multiple languages. Main page: Ubuntu Documentation: Installing applications.

