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Beginner Geek: How to Install Software on Linux More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Dave Dow | permalink
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Installing software works differently on Linux. Instead of visiting a website, you’ll usually need to grab the software from your Linux distribution’s software repositories with its package manager. This sounds complicated, but is actually simpler than installing software on Windows.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/191245/beginner-geek-how-to-install-software-on-linux/ ^[1]

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How to Install Software in Debian Linux More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Jessell Burgos | permalink
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Debian is the basis of Ubuntu, Knoppix, MEPIS, Kanotix and Aptosid. If your distro doesn't include all the software you want, you can install additional software from the internet (whether you have broadband or dial-up) or removable media....
Tags: WikiHow, Install Software in Debian Linux, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Software-in-Debian-Linux ^[2]

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How to Install New Packages on Linux More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by veronique charriere | permalink
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A basic step-by-step guide with screen shots for new Linux desktop users. Topic: Installing New Packages on Linux.

For further reading: http://linux.about.com/od/linux101/a/desktop12c.htm ^[3]

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Getting Started with Linux: Installing Apps and Going Further More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Denise Hussaarts | permalink
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So you've installed Linux, gotten all your hardware up and running, and now you're staring at a blank desktop. What next? Here are a few tips (and a few resources) that will help you build up the OS of your dreams.
Tags: Night School, Linux, Customization, Command Line, Terminal, Tweaks, settings, preferences, Lifehacker night school, Linux night school, Feature, Top, 101, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5776726/getting-started-with-linux-where-to-go-from-here ^[4]

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Installing Linux software 101 for Windows users More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Tamara De | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.computerworld.com/article/2481587/windows-pcs/installing-linux-software-101-for-windows-users.html ^[5]

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veronique charriere, Jessell Burgos, Denise Hussaarts, Tamara De, Dave Dow

References & Citations

1. http://www.howtogeek.com/191245/beginner-geek-how-to-install-software-on-linux/

2. http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Software-in-Debian-Linux

3. http://linux.about.com/od/linux101/a/desktop12c.htm

4. http://lifehacker.com/5776726/getting-started-with-linux-where-to-go-from-here

5. http://www.computerworld.com/article/2481587/windows-pcs/installing-linux-software-101-for-windows-users.html