Note: The Main page is available in multiple languages. Installing software in Ubuntu is easy, and this guide will show you how to do it. By default, many useful programs are already installed when you put Ubuntu onto your computer. However, you may need a particular piece of software that serves a purpose not served by the default applications. You might just want to try an alternative program to one which is already installed. In other words, you need new software. If you'd like to get some background information on what's happening when you install software (which can sometimes be technical), read Packages and Package Management . If you just want to get started installing new programs, you can skip straight to Installing a Package . See also: FreeSoftwareAlternatives Packages and Package Management This section covers the basic concepts of packages and package management. You will learn about what a package is, the differences between different types of package and also