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How do I make Ubuntu use only free software?

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During the install, there is an option to make Ubuntu use only free software. Is there a way to toggle this option now that it is installed? Thanks.

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answered 1 Year ago erettor · Accepted Answer

This is most probably what is being referred to (see bottom right):

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Is there a way to toggle this option now that it is installed? Thanks.

After installation, here's how you can manually toggle repositories on or off to mimic the "use only free software" option in the boot menu of the Live CD (chosen via F6). This answer does not get into the semantics (meanings) of "free" :)

Open Software Center

Go to the Edit Menu on top, click Software Sources
- Turn off the third and fourth options -- (restricted) and (multiverse) to be "Use only free"; turn them on to use them. Note that Ubuntu (at least the text installs) still asks you during the install, even if "Use only free" is not checked, to confirm whether you want to add these to your sources.
- Another question also asked is whether you want the "partner" repositories (which may not have source available, so may be non-free). Disable or enable the "Canonical Partners" repositories under "Other Software" as you wish.