How to Use the Advanced Package Tool (APT) to Update, Add and Remove Software in Ubuntu 13.04

Debian’s Advanced Package Tool or APT for short is a system that helps with installation of software. APT was the first system to properly install software while adhering to any dependencies that are required. For example, when installing software in Linux you may find that that particular software you’re trying to install needs another program in order to run properly. You would then have to install that dependency before installing the software you actually wanted. When using APT you do not have to worry about dependencies because it is taken care of for you.

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How to Install the GNOME 3 Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 13.04 (GNOME Shell)

A default Ubuntu 13.04 installation comes with the unity graphical user interface. As with many things unity is not your only option for a graphical user interface. There are several other desktop environments available for Ubuntu 13.04 that you can download and install for use.  This tutorial will show you how to install the GNOME 3 desktop environment on Ubuntu 13.04 also known as Gnobuntu.

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How to Install the LXDE Desktop Environment in Ubuntu 13.04 (Lubuntu)

A default Ubuntu 13.04 installation comes with the unity graphical user interface. As with many things unity is not your only option for a graphical user interface. There are several other desktop environments available for Ubuntu 13.04 that you can download and install for use.  This tutorial will show you how to install the LXDE desktop environment on Ubuntu 13.04 also known as Lubuntu.

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How to Install the Xfce Desktop Environment on Ubuntu 13.04 (Xubuntu)

A default Ubuntu 13.04 installation comes with the unity graphical user interface. As with many things unity is not your only option for a graphical user interface. There are several other desktop environments available for Ubuntu 13.04 that you can download and install for use.  This tutorial will show you how to install the Xfce desktop environment on Ubuntu 13.04 also known as Xubuntu.

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How to Install KDE Desktop Environment on Ubuntu 13.04 (Kubuntu)

A default Ubuntu 13.04 installation comes with the unity graphical user interface. As with many things unity is not your only option for a graphical user interface. There are several other desktop environments available for Ubuntu 13.04 that you can download and install for use.  This tutorial will show you how to install the KDE desktop environment on Ubuntu 13.04 also known as Kubuntu.

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