and executable program is named ubuntu-software. Ubuntu Software
enables you to easily select and install a large array of applications by using
the intuitive built-in search and easy one-click installation. When you open
the program, you see the main screen, as shown in Figure 9.1.
FIGURE 9.1 The initial Ubuntu Software screen enables you to browse
through packages sorted into categories.
Along the top side of the screen, you have three menu options: All, Installed,
and Updates. To the right is a search icon you can use to search for packages.
Scroll down to find software listed by categories.
Installing new software via Ubuntu Software is as simple as finding the
software in the package list, double-clicking, and clicking the Install button.
When you do so, you may be asked for your password; then the application is
downloaded and installed. You can remove an application by finding it in
Ubuntu Software and clicking the Remove button.
Using Synaptic for Software Management
Ubuntu Software works just fine for adding and removing applications, but if
you need to install something specific—such as a library—you need to use