Installing software and applications in Linux is a different procedure from the common one in the Windows environment. To do this you need to use the 'repositories'. It may be helpful to think of a 'package manager' as the equivalent of an advanced version of the 'Add or Remove Programs' tool in the Windows control panel. In this way, all the programs that will be installed on a Linux system can be checked in advance for viruses.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Command Line
Step 1. In OpenSuse, use the 'zypper addrepo' command (without quotes)
In Mandriva, use the command 'urpmi.addmedia' (without quotes). In Debian or Ubuntu, open and edit the '/etc/apt/sources.list' file. In Fedora, edit the '/etc/yum.repos file.d / '.
Step 2. To save the changes, you will need to provide the 'root' password
In Debian, use the command 'su nano /etc/apt/sources.list'. In Ubuntu, use the command 'sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list'. In Fedora, use the command 'su nano / etc / yum.repos.d '. In OpenSuse, use the' su zypper addrepo 'command. In Mandriva, use the' su urpmi.addmedia 'command.
Method 2 of 3: Adept GUI
Step 1. Enter the 'root' password
Step 2. Start 'Adept', then select 'Manage Repositories' from the 'Adaptec' menu and check the software sources through the 'Software Sources' window
Method 3 of 3: Synaptic GUI
Step 1. Enter the 'root' password
Step 2. Select the 'Settings' item, then choose the 'Package repositories' option
Advice
- It is sometimes possible to purchase full repositories in CD format from websites such as 'On-Disk'.
- cdrom: enables the CD-ROM drive to be used as a repository.
- Also rate 'AptonCD'.
