
Copyright © 2011 Canonical Ltd. and members of the Ubuntu Documentation Project
This document describes managing and updating software in Kubuntu.
Table of Contents
There are several ways to manage applications in Kubuntu. A convenient way to add or remove applications is with a package manager. The following package managers are described in this document:
Graphical Clients
- Muon
An advanced program with a graphical user interface (GUI) for installing and removing applications. Muon can be started by going to → → .
Command Line Utilities
- APT
(Advanced Package Tool) is a complete system for software package management.
- Aptitude
A text-based, high-level interface to apt.
It is possible to increase the number of programs that can be installed with package managers. The default installation does not include all the programs that can be used with Kubuntu. System functionality can be enhanced by including more applications and newer software. This document describes how to add software repositories.
The software that comprises Kubuntu is being continuously improved. With an Internet connection and Kubuntu software updating, the latest improvements and security fixes can easily be applied to a system. This document explains how to perform updates.