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Can I go with Ubuntu software Center if Ubuntu Software (on 16.04) isn't working properly?

rated 0 times [ 0] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 704 / 2 Years ago, thu, december 23, 2021, 11:28:36

I just installed Ubuntu 16.04 and noticed that Ubuntu Software (GNOME software) isn't working at all. It seems as if it can't even connect to the internet. When I click on an app icon, it goes to a new screen and stays blank for hours. I can't even see my own installed apps!
1. So, I installed the Ubuntu software center (USC). Is there a disadvantage? Will it be updated with new apps as they come up?
2. Is there a way to get Ubuntu software working?
(I'm an Ubuntu noob)

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answered 2 Years ago sweetrifiabl · Accepted Answer

"I installed the Ubuntu software centre (USC). Is there a
disadvantage?"

Yes, it is slow compared to Gnome-software.

"Will it be updated with new apps as they come up?"

Yes, it uses the same repository for software, the app will update with the repository.

"Is there a way to get Ubuntu software working?"

First thing to do, as you say it is a new install is

sudo apt dist-upgrade

to make sure the packages are up to date, this will fix most issues with Gnome-software.

As Karel already explained installing software-center, I won't repeat it here but it should just work.