How do I install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian?
I have been trying to install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian Jessie. I have attempted to install it from the version 5 deb that I found, but it runs into an error saying it can't run along with python-gi. I don't know whether a newer version would have the same issue, or how I would go about located it.
I read that installing it with apt-get install software-center should work, but I don't know the repository for it.
How can I install this?
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I have been trying to install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian Jessie. I have attempted to install it from the version 5 deb that I found, but it runs into an error saying it can't run along with python-gi. I don't know whether a newer version would have the same issue, or how I would go about located it.
I read that installing it with apt-get install software-center should work, but I don't know the repository for it.
How can I install this?
ubuntu debian repository deb
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
Can you clarify what you mean by the software-center and where you're trying to install it? How does Ubuntu relate?
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 4:17
it's called the software-center and it's typically a staple of the ubuntu os, sometimes called the ubuntu software center
– Tyler
May 14 '17 at 4:47
Ah, OK. I can't offer a solution but in general, this kind of stuff is hit or miss in terms of what Ubuntu packages will work with Debian. It is generally easier in the other direction. As a first step, I'd do a search for reports of people having successfully done it, and see what their experience and advice is.
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 5:10
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I have been trying to install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian Jessie. I have attempted to install it from the version 5 deb that I found, but it runs into an error saying it can't run along with python-gi. I don't know whether a newer version would have the same issue, or how I would go about located it.
I read that installing it with apt-get install software-center should work, but I don't know the repository for it.
How can I install this?
ubuntu debian repository deb
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
I have been trying to install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian Jessie. I have attempted to install it from the version 5 deb that I found, but it runs into an error saying it can't run along with python-gi. I don't know whether a newer version would have the same issue, or how I would go about located it.
I read that installing it with apt-get install software-center should work, but I don't know the repository for it.
How can I install this?
ubuntu debian repository deb
ubuntu debian repository deb
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
edited May 14 '17 at 5:19
fixer1234
18.6k144782
18.6k144782
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
asked May 13 '17 at 22:12
TylerTyler
38210
38210
Can you clarify what you mean by the software-center and where you're trying to install it? How does Ubuntu relate?
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 4:17
it's called the software-center and it's typically a staple of the ubuntu os, sometimes called the ubuntu software center
– Tyler
May 14 '17 at 4:47
Ah, OK. I can't offer a solution but in general, this kind of stuff is hit or miss in terms of what Ubuntu packages will work with Debian. It is generally easier in the other direction. As a first step, I'd do a search for reports of people having successfully done it, and see what their experience and advice is.
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 5:10
add a comment |
Can you clarify what you mean by the software-center and where you're trying to install it? How does Ubuntu relate?
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 4:17
it's called the software-center and it's typically a staple of the ubuntu os, sometimes called the ubuntu software center
– Tyler
May 14 '17 at 4:47
Ah, OK. I can't offer a solution but in general, this kind of stuff is hit or miss in terms of what Ubuntu packages will work with Debian. It is generally easier in the other direction. As a first step, I'd do a search for reports of people having successfully done it, and see what their experience and advice is.
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 5:10
Can you clarify what you mean by the software-center and where you're trying to install it? How does Ubuntu relate?
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 4:17
Can you clarify what you mean by the software-center and where you're trying to install it? How does Ubuntu relate?
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 4:17
it's called the software-center and it's typically a staple of the ubuntu os, sometimes called the ubuntu software center
– Tyler
May 14 '17 at 4:47
it's called the software-center and it's typically a staple of the ubuntu os, sometimes called the ubuntu software center
– Tyler
May 14 '17 at 4:47
Ah, OK. I can't offer a solution but in general, this kind of stuff is hit or miss in terms of what Ubuntu packages will work with Debian. It is generally easier in the other direction. As a first step, I'd do a search for reports of people having successfully done it, and see what their experience and advice is.
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 5:10
Ah, OK. I can't offer a solution but in general, this kind of stuff is hit or miss in terms of what Ubuntu packages will work with Debian. It is generally easier in the other direction. As a first step, I'd do a search for reports of people having successfully done it, and see what their experience and advice is.
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 5:10
add a comment |
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I know this question is 5 months old, but someone just asked me the same thing in IRC!
AFAIK, there hasn't been a software center-type app in Debian for years...since Debian 5 or maybe even before that, I believe. But take heart, all is not lost. I'll briefly explain.
I used Ubuntu for a while, and for me the Software Center was just "okay."
I currently use Debian Buster (upgraded from 9.2 Stretch) with Kernel 4.13.4-2 (2017-10-15) just so you know.
You don't need a "software center." Just use open a terminal and type apt show "packagename" without the quotes. You'll get info about it if the package is available for you.
If you must use a GUI, then use Synaptic. In my Cinnamon DE it's under menu > administration >Synaptic. Might be different with another DE, but if you're using Debian, you have it. Find it, run it, use the GUI and search away!
IMHO, Synaptic is FAR better than any Software Center I've ever used.
You DO need root permissions to install or remove packages (of course).
I LOVE Debian, and I have far more software available than I'll ever use!
Happy package hunting!
answered Nov 7 '17 at 3:59
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Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
– Tyler
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I know this question is 5 months old, but someone just asked me the same thing in IRC!
AFAIK, there hasn't been a software center-type app in Debian for years...since Debian 5 or maybe even before that, I believe. But take heart, all is not lost. I'll briefly explain.
I used Ubuntu for a while, and for me the Software Center was just "okay."
I currently use Debian Buster (upgraded from 9.2 Stretch) with Kernel 4.13.4-2 (2017-10-15) just so you know.
You don't need a "software center." Just use open a terminal and type apt show "packagename" without the quotes. You'll get info about it if the package is available for you.
If you must use a GUI, then use Synaptic. In my Cinnamon DE it's under menu > administration >Synaptic. Might be different with another DE, but if you're using Debian, you have it. Find it, run it, use the GUI and search away!
IMHO, Synaptic is FAR better than any Software Center I've ever used.
You DO need root permissions to install or remove packages (of course).
I LOVE Debian, and I have far more software available than I'll ever use!
Happy package hunting!
answered Nov 7 '17 at 3:59
memmem
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Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
– Tyler
Nov 9 '17 at 0:37
add a comment |
I know this question is 5 months old, but someone just asked me the same thing in IRC!
AFAIK, there hasn't been a software center-type app in Debian for years...since Debian 5 or maybe even before that, I believe. But take heart, all is not lost. I'll briefly explain.
I used Ubuntu for a while, and for me the Software Center was just "okay."
I currently use Debian Buster (upgraded from 9.2 Stretch) with Kernel 4.13.4-2 (2017-10-15) just so you know.
You don't need a "software center." Just use open a terminal and type apt show "packagename" without the quotes. You'll get info about it if the package is available for you.
If you must use a GUI, then use Synaptic. In my Cinnamon DE it's under menu > administration >Synaptic. Might be different with another DE, but if you're using Debian, you have it. Find it, run it, use the GUI and search away!
IMHO, Synaptic is FAR better than any Software Center I've ever used.
You DO need root permissions to install or remove packages (of course).
I LOVE Debian, and I have far more software available than I'll ever use!
Happy package hunting!
answered Nov 7 '17 at 3:59
memmem
111
Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
– Tyler
Nov 9 '17 at 0:37
add a comment |
I know this question is 5 months old, but someone just asked me the same thing in IRC!
AFAIK, there hasn't been a software center-type app in Debian for years...since Debian 5 or maybe even before that, I believe. But take heart, all is not lost. I'll briefly explain.
I used Ubuntu for a while, and for me the Software Center was just "okay."
I currently use Debian Buster (upgraded from 9.2 Stretch) with Kernel 4.13.4-2 (2017-10-15) just so you know.
You don't need a "software center." Just use open a terminal and type apt show "packagename" without the quotes. You'll get info about it if the package is available for you.
If you must use a GUI, then use Synaptic. In my Cinnamon DE it's under menu > administration >Synaptic. Might be different with another DE, but if you're using Debian, you have it. Find it, run it, use the GUI and search away!
IMHO, Synaptic is FAR better than any Software Center I've ever used.
You DO need root permissions to install or remove packages (of course).
I LOVE Debian, and I have far more software available than I'll ever use!
Happy package hunting!
answered Nov 7 '17 at 3:59
memmem
111
I know this question is 5 months old, but someone just asked me the same thing in IRC!
AFAIK, there hasn't been a software center-type app in Debian for years...since Debian 5 or maybe even before that, I believe. But take heart, all is not lost. I'll briefly explain.
I used Ubuntu for a while, and for me the Software Center was just "okay."
I currently use Debian Buster (upgraded from 9.2 Stretch) with Kernel 4.13.4-2 (2017-10-15) just so you know.
You don't need a "software center." Just use open a terminal and type apt show "packagename" without the quotes. You'll get info about it if the package is available for you.
If you must use a GUI, then use Synaptic. In my Cinnamon DE it's under menu > administration >Synaptic. Might be different with another DE, but if you're using Debian, you have it. Find it, run it, use the GUI and search away!
IMHO, Synaptic is FAR better than any Software Center I've ever used.
You DO need root permissions to install or remove packages (of course).
I LOVE Debian, and I have far more software available than I'll ever use!
Happy package hunting!
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Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
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Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
– Tyler
Nov 9 '17 at 0:37
Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
– Tyler
Nov 9 '17 at 0:37
Thank you for answering to this even if it is 5 months old I appreciate it :)
– Tyler
Nov 9 '17 at 0:37
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Can you clarify what you mean by the software-center and where you're trying to install it? How does Ubuntu relate?
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 4:17
it's called the software-center and it's typically a staple of the ubuntu os, sometimes called the ubuntu software center
– Tyler
May 14 '17 at 4:47
Ah, OK. I can't offer a solution but in general, this kind of stuff is hit or miss in terms of what Ubuntu packages will work with Debian. It is generally easier in the other direction. As a first step, I'd do a search for reports of people having successfully done it, and see what their experience and advice is.
– fixer1234
May 14 '17 at 5:10