New Application cant be added to Ubuntu11.10

vibinlakshman · 02-04-2012, 10:37 AM

I just have a problem , ie , when i try to click application to More apps and then try to install "Apps available to download " to install a new software it doesnt work , i mean the operation doesnt respond , and finally figured that my Add or remove like option is too missing . So i need to type command explicitly to install what all i want . Is there anything that i cud add to get work my GUI for apps adding . I'll be able to provide more info if insisted .
Thanks

ukiuki · 02-05-2012, 02:51 AM

Try synaptic to install software instead.

Regards

vibinlakshman · 02-05-2012, 07:04 AM

Synaptic that too missing in my ubuntu , how to have that ?

ukiuki · 02-06-2012, 05:20 AM

It comes with Ubuntu if you have the default install. Type in the terminal:

Code:

sudo synaptic

then enter your password, it should bring synaptic up.
Then if you don't have it type in the terminal:

Code:

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Regards

vibinlakshman · 02-06-2012, 07:39 PM

That was good !! Can u plz name that GUI used for installing softwares , so that i can search and install frm synaptic

frankbell · 02-06-2012, 09:50 PM

Synaptic is a GUI front-end for apt-get and aptitude and is a standard part of Debian and Debian-based distros.

If it doesn't appear on the menu somewhere, you should be able to add it.

I have stopped using Ubuntu, but at least through 11.10 it was included in Ubuntu and should be available through the desktop.

By the way, the convention here at LQ is to spell out words and not to use "text-speak." It makes it easier for others to read your posts quickly and accurately.