Discover, the kde software center app, is improving nicely. By default, kubuntu has libreoffice for its office suite, amarok for the default music player, the dolphin file manager, and the lightweight rekonq for its web browser, though firefox and many other browsers can be easily installed through the muon software center package manager. Moun package manager adds to real value to the package management in kubuntu. Added an option to the configuration dialog to make apt treat a packages suggests as dependencies. This was my third attempt at installing a linux os that i wanted to operate using wake on lan and remote desktop rdp from my windows 7 laptop, so i was determined it would be third time lucky and i wouldnt have to. You can also browse through different categories on the left clicking on the different categories. Muon suite is set of applications designed to deal with apt ranging from a user friendly, and incidentally less powerful, interfaces to advanced interfaces. Like kubuntu trusty tahr, even utopic unicorn has the same version of muon software center. Elsewhere, the distro ships mozilla firefox 45, a new version of muon software centre, and comes bundled with kde applications 15. With these, you can find software you need and install it by.
The screenshot viewer popup dialog has been replaced with an inwindow overlay on the application details page. Now a window will open up that will let you take screenshots in ubuntu. A new, simpler way to manage system users has been added. Click on the upgrade button alternatively you will be notified of a new update, click on the updates icon. All the features of moun package manager could easily have been implemented in moun software center, giving users just one interface for managing applications. Initially it was the part of gnome utils package, but later on it was separated into its own independent package from version 3.
To get that you have to fight the sluggish package manager into installing a graphics editing program so you can paste and save. You are quite familiar with all the different flavors of ubuntu, may their first letter be l, k, x, or vanilla u. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening nerd. Muon software center as can be seen in the previous screenshot. Muon shows a new page contains detailed information about geany application including its picture screenshot and suggests some another programs. If any reader is uncertain about what apt is, we recommend reading our previously mentioned. By default kubuntu comes with a great package manager called muon discover. How to take a screenshot on linux or ubuntu tech quintal. Its much easier to use a single tool that grabs the screenshot and saves it to file. Download the betas and see screenshot tours for each ubuntu spin. Read also part 1 and part 2, including how to install kubuntu 17. Muon is not quite there yet and maybe doesnt plan to be. You may prefer plasmadiscover, if what you are looking for is a software center. That aside, the distinction between it and the muon software center i find to be completely unnecessary.
In ubuntu regular version, we use ubuntu software center usc for short to install applications. Two tools for experienced users, muon is very similar to synaptic, while discover is very similar to the old ubuntu software center. So just browse the file menu, and look for the right line. A history view like the one included with the muon software center has been. A convenient way to add or remove applications is with a package manager. As different from other ubuntu flavors, lubuntu uses the calamares installer. The muon software center is an easy to use way to install or remove new applications without having to worry about package management.
The exact location of this entry might change a little based on which tool you launch. There are several ways to manage applications in kubuntu. As part of the ubuntu project, kubuntu uses the same underlying systems. The muon software center provides an easytouse way to access extra applications, games and accessories to further customize your desktop. Many kde fans maybe even you consider the app to be too limited, preferring instead to use an alternative tool like synaptic or the muon software center to handle package management. Built on ubuntu s core and polished with kdes applications and workspaces, kubuntu 12. The muon package management suite is tightly integrated with the debian package management system all ubuntu flavors use under the hood for better performance and more reliable results. The screenshot thumbnails fade in with a nice animation and.
Plasma discover is a kde software center app that makes it easy to browse. Introduction to kde muon discover, the kubuntu software center. In the results after selecting your program you are looking at you can select a screenshot and get a bigger view of the screenshot click on the screenshot. Discover, the kde software center app, is improving nicely omg. How can i provide proper authorization to the kde software. Ubuntu s software center managed to unify the idea of a software center as you describe it install a program without needing to find the name of the package and a oldstyle package manager. For end users show a feature screen shot insitu supported by multiple standard screenshots in order to aid understanding of the software. From muon discovery, you can actually install kde plasma 7 desktop widgets. Then download and install it by following the onscreen instructions.
In kubuntu ubuntu kde version, we use muon discover muon for short. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening ive recently installed kubuntu 11. Below you will find several methods for installing new packages software. The muon software center, package manager and muon discover are all slightly different from one another. For those who are accustomed to the windows desktop, kubuntu. Every package in kubuntu shares the same repositories as ubuntu, and it is released regularly on the same schedule as ubuntu. The muon software center is designed for easeofuse, so that anybody can search. This can be done in muon, under settings edit software sources. As can be seen in the previous screenshot muons software center is incredibly straight forward, clutter free. Muon discover also provides an easy method to remove software that is no.
If not, go to the software center from your menu and search for gimp. Each of these distros have a package manager with gui like ubuntu software center ubuntu, xubuntu, ubuntu gnome, lubuntu software center and muon discover kubuntu. Ubuntu utopic repository is the source of packages by default. On kubuntu, you have discover and also muon package manager as your app store. Aimed towards the average user, anyone can use the muon software center to search for applications to meet their needs or wants the muon updater is. Muon suite to be kubuntus software center slashdot. Usc and muon are two same functional things, but with different details. It uses plasma active and the new uis designed for tablets. Only lubuntu has synaptic package manager in addition. Packages can be browsed and downloaded using the muon software center.
Select the appropriate screenshot mode and set other configurations if necessary. Muon software ltd develop virtual instrument plugins for use with music recording software such as steinberg cubase or apple logic studio. Now, muon does not properly support this authentication method, hence you do not see steam in your kubuntu repositories. The muon software center now warns you when removing an application will remove other packages. Discover and muon are similar, though not identical tools, and i think we like sticking with one tool per job on a default setup, much like kubuntu has. The kde software center app plasma discover is something of a diamond in the rough. Muon software center kubuntu has switched to providing the muon software center and muon package manager by default. Muon is now the muon package management suite jonathans. Also, you can upgrade your software to new version. This picture viewing needs internet connection, though. By clicking the geany entry, muon shows a new page contains detailed information about geany application including its picture screenshot. To navigate back to the start with press the button that looks like a house. To exit from the screenshot press escape or click not on the screenshot.
Built on ubuntus core and polished with kdes applications and workspaces, kubuntu 12. Its default view shows all the main categories, after selecting what you want, it will show either the corresponding packages or subcategories. Now looks and feels much better than ubuntus software center. The kubuntu community is proud to announce the release of 12.
Muon discover the application was introduced with kubutnu. Apper looks like its just like muon software center which is part of kubuntu 12. For experienced users, muon is very similar to synaptic, while discover is very similar to the old ubuntu software center. Kubuntu active is a new ubuntu flavour for tablets. With these, you can find software you need and install it by click. Muon does have its bugs and it does not seem to be as well maintained by developers, but really discover is a software browser, while muon is a package manager, which is more advanced.
Kde telepathy is available from muon software center. Another tool for taking screenshot is gnomescreenshot, is the default tool which comes along with ubuntu on gnome desktop environment. Muon discovery is the graphical package manager on kubuntu 15. If you prefer the ubuntustyle software center you will need to install it from within muon. Kubuntu is a free, userfriendly operating system based on the k desktop environment and on the award winning ubuntu operating system. Lubuntu was originally touted as being lighter, less resource hungry and more energyefficient, but now aims to be a functional yet modular distribution focused on getting out of the way and letting users use their computer. With a biannual release cycle and at least 18 months of free security updates for each release, it is the secure, stable computing environment youve been waiting for. Glimpse image editor is a usabilityfocused free software application capable of expert level image manipulation.
If you want to install the ubuntu software center under kubuntu without the gnome recommended packages tacked on run this in your terminal. I recommend for new user to use discover for daily use and use muon for special purpose like upgrading or troubleshooting. The reason is, steam is offered as a buy item in the ubuntu software center, even though it costs nothing, but you are still required to sign in using your ubuntu account. I like synaptic as it works faster than other package managers. Ltstolts upgraders are in for a shock as the plasma 5. Screenshot listen to a demo mp3 download fully working demo.
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