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In this section you can learn how to use a package manager to add or remove applications in Ubuntu with a few clicks. You can also learn about more advanced techniques of managing applications and discover some optional applications which you can add to Ubuntu.
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What is a package manager?
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Located in
add-applications/C/add-applications.xml:22(title)
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A package manager is a program that installs and uninstalls software, and keeps track of all the components each piece of software needs.
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To add or remove applications in Ubuntu, you need to use a <emphasis>package manager</emphasis>. It will automatically download the software required from the Internet and install it.
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There are three main package managers you can use in Ubuntu:
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<link linkend="gnome-app-install"><application>Add/Remove Applications</application></link> - The easiest way to install and uninstall programs.
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<link linkend="synaptic"><application>Synaptic</application></link> - Advanced control of software and other system components.
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<link linkend="apt"><application>Apt</application></link> - If you prefer using the Terminal.
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If you open more than one of these programs at once, they may not work. Close them all and open just one.
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You need administrative access to use any of these programs. See <ulink type="help" url="ghelp:administrative">Administrative Tasks</ulink> for more details.
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