(06-22-2014, 07:07 AM)N4RPS link Wrote:Hello!If you talk about Software Centers breaking down your system... I agree. But that's not the main reason i use Synaptic/terminal for adding removing software
Regardless of one's skill level, Lubuntu Software Center or Ubuntu Software Center make adding software much easier for folks than Add/Remove Software, a.k.a. Synaptic Package Manager. In both LSC and USC, software is broken down into categories, more detailed explanations are given, and reviews on them can be read and/or submitted.
However, these two programs make changes that can prevent certain kernel updates that LL 'holds back' (for a reason) from being 'held back'. As a result, these programs can 'break' LL to where only reinstalling the OS can fix it...
I ALWAYS use synaptic and NEVER encountered ANY problems. I agree that Ubuntu's Software Center and sort-a-like makes it easier to install programs for (new/inexperienced) users, BUT!!! any Software Center DOES NOT SHOW YOU what will be installed AND WHAT WILL BE REMOVED!!!
In some cases, when installing an application, it happens that certains packages and/or other applications will be removed from your system. Any Software Center will not show you this nor it will inform you about this.
When using Synaptic, and selecting any kind of application you want to install, you will also get an nice overview of what will be installed and what will be removed and what becomes redundant/unchanged. This gives ANY user a better feeling and understanding of what happens when installing software. Same applies when installing applications using the terminal.
But be carefull with synaptic and the terminal. Both are very powerful tools and if you don't pay well enough attention, these tools can break your system as well. But since they are powertools, it gives you a better learning ex[erience and a better understanding of how Linux works.
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MSI GE70-2PE*Quad core Intel Core i7-4710HQ*Kingston 16 GB RAM*Intel 4th Gen. Integr. GPU/NVidia GeForce GTX860M*Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200/Intel Wireless 3160
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