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. Kubuntu is a free, userfriendly operating system based on the k desktop environment and on the award winning ubuntu operating system. Muon software center as can be seen in the previous screenshot. If any reader is uncertain about what apt is, we recommend reading our previously mentioned. The screenshot viewer popup dialog has been replaced with an inwindow overlay on the application details page. Ubuntu utopic repository is the source of packages by default.
As part of the ubuntu project, kubuntu uses the same underlying systems. If you want to install the ubuntu software center under kubuntu without the gnome recommended packages tacked on run this in your terminal. Added an option to the configuration dialog to make apt treat a packages suggests as dependencies. Built on ubuntu s core and polished with kdes applications and workspaces, kubuntu 12. To get that you have to fight the sluggish package manager into installing a graphics editing program so you can paste and save. Select the appropriate screenshot mode and set other configurations if necessary. You may prefer plasmadiscover, if what you are looking for is a software center. Then download and install it by following the onscreen instructions. Muon discovery is the graphical package manager on kubuntu 15. 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. From muon discovery, you can actually install kde plasma 7 desktop widgets. Muon discover also provides an easy method to remove software that is no. How can i provide proper authorization to the kde software.
Moun package manager adds to real value to the package management in kubuntu. The package name has been added to the version string on the application details page. Click on the upgrade button alternatively you will be notified of a new update, click on the updates icon. As different from other ubuntu flavors, lubuntu uses the calamares installer. 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. 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. If not, go to the software center from your menu and search for gimp. Muon shows a new page contains detailed information about geany application including its picture screenshot and suggests some another programs. Only lubuntu has synaptic package manager in addition. Introduction to kde muon discover, the kubuntu software center. Here you can have a quick journey through various screens of kubuntu 17.
So just browse the file menu, and look for the right line. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening ive recently installed kubuntu 11. A history view like the one included with the muon software center has been. Muon is not quite there yet and maybe doesnt plan to be. Muon is now the muon package management suite jonathans. 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. Muon software ltd develop virtual instrument plugins for use with music recording software such as steinberg cubase or apple logic studio. In ubuntu regular version, we use ubuntu software center usc for short to install applications. Kde telepathy is available from muon software center. There are several ways to manage applications in kubuntu. Also, you can upgrade your software to new version.
On kubuntu, you have discover and also muon package manager as your app store. That aside, the distinction between it and the muon software center i find to be completely unnecessary. The muon software center provides an easytouse way to access extra applications, games and accessories to further customize your desktop. The muon software center, package manager and muon discover are all slightly different from one another. Every package in kubuntu shares the same repositories as ubuntu, and it is released regularly on the same schedule as ubuntu. Its default view shows all the main categories, after selecting what you want, it will show either the corresponding packages or subcategories. Muon discover the application was introduced with kubutnu. A convenient way to add or remove applications is with a package manager. Another tool for taking screenshot is gnomescreenshot, is the default tool which comes along with ubuntu on gnome desktop environment. Now a window will open up that will let you take screenshots in ubuntu. 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. For experienced users, muon is very similar to synaptic, while discover is very similar to the old ubuntu software center.
For end users show a feature screen shot insitu supported by multiple standard screenshots in order to aid understanding of the software. 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. Discover, the kde software center app, is improving nicely omg. Initially it was the part of gnome utils package, but later on it was separated into its own independent package from version 3. All the features of moun package manager could easily have been implemented in moun software center, giving users just one interface for managing applications. Download the betas and see screenshot tours for each ubuntu spin. Built on ubuntus core and polished with kdes applications and workspaces, kubuntu 12.
Muon suite is set of applications designed to deal with apt ranging from a user friendly, and incidentally less powerful, interfaces to advanced interfaces. Two tools for experienced users, muon is very similar to synaptic, while discover is very similar to the old ubuntu software center. It uses plasma active and the new uis designed for tablets. Elsewhere, the distro ships mozilla firefox 45, a new version of muon software centre, and comes bundled with kde applications 15. The exact location of this entry might change a little based on which tool you launch. Like kubuntu trusty tahr, even utopic unicorn has the same version of muon software center. To navigate back to the start with press the button that looks like a house. Plasma discover is a kde software center app that makes it easy to browse. Now, muon does not properly support this authentication method, hence you do not see steam in your kubuntu repositories. If you prefer the ubuntustyle software center you will need to install it from within muon. 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. Ltstolts upgraders are in for a shock as the plasma 5. Apper looks like its just like muon software center which is part of kubuntu 12. In kubuntu ubuntu kde version, we use muon discover muon for short.
The muon software center is an easy to use way to install or remove new applications without having to worry about package management. Kubuntu active is a new ubuntu flavour for tablets. This picture viewing needs internet connection, though. Read also part 1 and part 2, including how to install kubuntu 17. By clicking the geany entry, muon shows a new page contains detailed information about geany application including its picture screenshot. The screenshot thumbnails fade in with a nice animation and. With these, you can find software you need and install it by. To exit from the screenshot press escape or click not on the screenshot. This can be done in muon, under settings edit software sources. A new, simpler way to manage system users has been added. Muon software center kubuntu has switched to providing the muon software center and muon package manager by default. I like synaptic as it works faster than other package managers.
The muon software center is designed for easeofuse, so that anybody can search. Below you will find several methods for installing new packages software. Packages can be browsed and downloaded using the muon software center. You can also browse through different categories on the left clicking on the different categories. Discover, the kde software center app, is improving nicely. With these, you can find software you need and install it by click. Now looks and feels much better than ubuntus software center. 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. How to take a screenshot on linux or ubuntu tech quintal. By default kubuntu comes with a great package manager called muon discover.
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. Kubuntu muon software centre crashes on opening nerd. Beta 1 downloads released for lubuntu, xubuntu, kubuntu. Its much easier to use a single tool that grabs the screenshot and saves it to file. As can be seen in the previous screenshot muons software center is incredibly straight forward, clutter free.
The kde software center app plasma discover is something of a diamond in the rough. The kubuntu community is proud to announce the release of 12. Glimpse image editor is a usabilityfocused free software application capable of expert level image manipulation. Usc and muon are two same functional things, but with different details. For those who are accustomed to the windows desktop, kubuntu. The muon software center now warns you when removing an application will remove other packages. You are quite familiar with all the different flavors of ubuntu, may their first letter be l, k, x, or vanilla u.
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