Lesser known features in the latest Ubuntu Software Center
For many, the introduction to the Ubuntu Software Center was a breath of fresh air for the installation of applications on the Linux desktop. With the ability to install thousands upon thousands of applications from a single location, the Ubuntu Software Center was the Apple App Store well before Apple could migrate from the iPhone to the Desktop. But the Ubuntu Software Center that we have now is not the same as the one that was originally released…and many users are unaware of some of its more efficient and productive tools. Let’s see if we can change that.
Added software providers
As you can see, in Figure 1, the Ubuntu Software Center contains more providers than previous releases. Most notably is the inclusion of “For Purchase”. This was announced some time ago and is now a reality. The only drawback is that (due to this being an early release) there is very little to be found in the For Purchase section. Most notably, in this section, you will find:
Fluendo Complete Playback Pack: This is a large selection of plugins that allow you to play proprietary formats that are not included with the Ubuntu distribution (because they are not free). The cost of this is $34.95.
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