Muon

Software Center (Muon) is a graphical tool for installing new software on a Kubuntu system. Software Center also provides tools for managing software and software repositories. Installing and removing software is password-protected to help prevent errors and potentially dangerous actions that would affect system operation.

Install new software with the following steps:

  1. Start Muon with Kickoff Application LauncherComputerMuon Software Center.

  2. Search for the application with the search box and filters at the top of the window.

  3. The application will show up in the large white space below the search area. Click on the application title to be installed. Click Install to start the installation process.

  4. Muon might provide information about required dependencies. Once this information is acknowledged, the required packages will begin downloading. When the installation process is complete, the software will be ready to use. It is rarely necessary to restart the system after software installation or updates.

Muon provides an easy method to remove the software that is no longer needed. To remove an application:

  1. Start Muon with Kickoff Application LauncherComputerMuon Software Center.

  2. Click on Installed Software and find the application you want to remove.

  3. Click Remove and Muon will remove the application.