How to Install Software in Debian Linux

Understand that in Linux, software is bundled in packages which can be downloaded from repositories (repos). Installation tools are called package managers which automatically resolve dependencies on other software libraries.

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   Open a root shell/terminal.
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   Type the root password (in Ubuntu prefix the following commands with sudo, in MEPIS or Aptosid, first become root by typing su).
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   To update the package lists type apt-get update

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   To search for a package type apt-cache search followed by a keyword such as spreadsheet.
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   Type apt-get install "program name".
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   For example, to install the Dillo web browser, you would type apt-get install dillo.

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   Confirm by pressing Y.
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   You're done.

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   Consider KPackage.
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   Consider Klik.
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   Consider Autopackage.
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   Consider Bitnami.
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   Consider Click N Run.

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   Click Synaptic.
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   Enter the root password.
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   Click Reload to reload the package list.
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   Click on search and type the software you want to find.
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   Click on package check box then "Mark for installation".
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   Click Apply then wait.
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   You're done.

Adept is even easier than Synaptic.