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KXStudio is based upon Ubuntu which is itself based on Debian GNU/Linux, so as a result KXStudio uses .deb packages along with the Ubuntu software repositories (repos). The KXStudio part is the pre-configured PPA's (Personal Package Archives) which supplement the Ubuntu repositories. | KXStudio is based upon Ubuntu which is itself based on Debian GNU/Linux, so as a result KXStudio uses .deb packages along with the Ubuntu software repositories (repos). The KXStudio part is the pre-configured PPA's (Personal Package Archives) which supplement the Ubuntu repositories. | ||
- | In KXStudio 12.04.2, the main package manager is called **Muon**. Muon is the easiest way to manage your software under KXStudio. KXStudio | + | In KXStudio 12.04.3, the main package manager is called **Muon**. Muon is the easiest way to manage your software under KXStudio. KXStudio |
=====System Upgrade===== | =====System Upgrade===== | ||
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When you have found the package you want, select it by clicking and then press the 'Mark for Installation' | When you have found the package you want, select it by clicking and then press the 'Mark for Installation' | ||
- | If the chosen app requires additional packages be installed for it to funtion, then you will be asked to confirm the installation of the required additional packages. These extra packages are referred to as // | + | If the chosen app requires additional packages be installed for it to function, then you will be asked to confirm the installation of the required additional packages. These extra packages are referred to as // |
If you install a graphical application you should be able to find and run it by typing the program name in the KDE menu search box. | If you install a graphical application you should be able to find and run it by typing the program name in the KDE menu search box. | ||
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====Installing from a .deb package file==== | ====Installing from a .deb package file==== | ||
- | There are many reasons why you should always try to install software from the repositories (or PPA's) rather than from .deb package files. Aside from saving time, using repositories ensures you are getting the correct packages for your distribution and will be automatically updated. In some cases, a .deb file will automatically install a repository to keep things updated, but not always. You will normally want to find repository versions or add PPA's to get software. | + | There are many reasons why you should always try to install software from the repositories (or PPA's) rather than from .deb package files. Aside from saving time, using repositories ensures you are getting the correct packages for your distribution and then they will be automatically updated. In some cases, a .deb file will automatically install a repository to keep things updated, but not always. You will normally want to find repository versions or add PPA's to get software. |
Confusingly, | Confusingly, |