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• The package manager
• Installing software with Synaptic
  • The 3 steps: Search, mark and apply
  • But what if my program isn't available through Synaptic?
  • I installed it, but where did my program go?
  • How do I uninstall the program?
• Installing software with the terminal
• Installing a package manually (.deb, .rpm, .tar.gz, .package, klik:// → .cmg, .sh, .bin, .exe, ...)
• Appendix
  • Enabling extra repositories
  • Using CDs as offline repositories
  • Navigating the terminal
  • Adding a launcher/shortcut to your desktop
  • Changing permissions
  • Why I created this guide