How can I install software on Linux Debian 6.0?

Question

I can't seem to install any program on my Linux Debian 6.0 PC, even the Linux-compatible software. I've also tried using the Synaptic Package Manager and downloaded other software, but it doesn't appear in the Applications bar. Where are they? And how can I access them and install my other software?

Answer 1

Use Windows..... Linux is too difficult to use

Answer 2

Nice a Debian Question (I am also a Debian User :D) do you have /etc/apt/sources.list setup properly? Are you able to install packages using aptitude (eg sudo aptitude install emacs). Please add some additional details such as



1.)What package you are trying to install

2.)What your /etc/apt/sources.list looks ilke

3.)What the output of sudo aptitude install emacs looks like

Answer 3

You can install software in Debian easily.

To install stand alone software, see: http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Software-in-Debian-Linux

To install package software, see: http://packages.debian.org/stable/software-center

Answer 4

Open a terminal and type "sudo apt-get update". You are listed in /etc/sudoers aren't you? If not look up how to edit it and add your name. Once you've done the update you should run apt-cache search to find packages and apt-get install to install them.