Ubuntu uses the Gnome desktop....click the menu and
search around for synaptic, it should say Synaptic
package manager....when it pops up you will have to
use your root password to use it....once it is on
screen click the reload button on the upper left hand
portion of the screen...this will update your software
package list...there should be a column on the left
hand side, this will help you sort the packages that
are available to you and what is already
installed....in the middle of synaptic you will see
the names of the packages, usually the ones with a
colored box (the color of the box is determined by
whoever configured the Gnome desktop, you can change
colors later) are either installed or upgraded...now,
take your time, get familiar with it and have fun....Gabe

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