Using the Add/Remove Software application
Simply select a section to browse, and click the package of your choice. Once your happy, just select the
checkbox, and hit ‘Apply’. You will be prompted for your user password, as installing or removing software
should only be done by one in an administrative capacity. Once you have done this, your packages will begin
to download and install by themselves.
Terminal Method #1: apt-get
In the Debian world, the package manager is apt
Searching for software
apt-cache search firefox
Installing software
sudo apt-get install firefox
Removing software
sudo apt-get remove firefox
Terminal Method #2: pkcon
In SolusOS we make extensive use of PackageKit. Here’s a quick example of how to use it.
Searching for software
pkcon search name firefox
Installing software
pkcon install firefox
Removing software
pkcon remove firefox
