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In-depth guide to application installation in Ubuntu
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If you're new to Ubuntu and you're thinking about that how to install and uninstall software on your OS, then you should read this article. You can install and uninstall software on Ubuntu in two ways: Through command line (Terminal) or with Ubuntu Software Center.

In this article, you will see you how to install and uninstall software on Ubuntu using Terminal.

  1. Step 1 To open the Terminal, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard or go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal.
    • For example, to install your desired software on Ubuntu, you're need to use command: sudo apt-get install ’application_name’ (Replace ’application name’ with the application you want to install)
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Install Software Using Terminal

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MPlayer

  1. To install MPlayer, you need to type following command to the Terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard) or use copy/paste method: sudo apt-get install mplayer (then hit Enter)
  2. The password is that one, which you're using in the Login Screen. Password does not show up in the terminal when you type it. Just type your password and hit Enter. If your password was entered correctly, the action will continue.
  3. After that, if you want to run MPlayer, you need to type following command to the Terminal: mplayer (then hit Enter)
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Uninstall Software Using Terminal

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  1. To uninstall MPlayer, you need to type following command to the Terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard) or use copy/paste method: sudo apt-get remove mplayer (then hit Enter)
  2. The password is that one, which you're using in the Login Screen. Password does not show up in the terminal when you type it. Just type your password and hit Enter. If your password was entered correctly, the action will continue.
  3. After that, close your Terminal. That's all.
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    When installing a program using terminal do I have to be a superuser?
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    Not always, but most programs need you to add 'sudo' prior to the command, essentially making you superuser.
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      1. Run sudo apt-get update .
      2. Run sudo apt-get install packagename .
      3. Use sudo apt-get remove packagename to uninstall.

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