Chapter 9. Managing Software

In This Chapter

Ubuntu Software Center Using Synaptic for Software Management Staying Up-to-Date Working on the Command Line Compiling Software from Source Server/Configuration Management References

In this chapter, we look at the options you have to manage your software in Ubuntu. If you are used to a Windows environment where you are reliant on visiting different vendor websites to download updates, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Updating a full Ubuntu installation, including all the application software, is as simple as running the Update Manager program. You will discover just how easy it is to install and even remove various software packages.