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> <>|| ## page was renamed from AdeptHowTo ## page was renamed from adepthowto ## Any Invisible Notes Can Go Here ~+Adept is Kubuntu's default package manager. It allows you to install, upgrade, and remove packages with a pretty GUI. +~ = Kubuntu 8.10 (KDE4) = == How to Start Adept == You can start Adept two ways: 1. Pressing '''Alt''' and '''F2''' at the same time, and typing '''adept manager''', then pressing your '''Enter''' key {{attachment:krunner.jpg}} 2. By clicking the '''K Menu''', Clicking on Applications, going to the System menu item, and then selecting '''Package Manager''' {{attachment:menu1.jpg}} Enter your '''normal user password''', and click OK. You'll then be greeted with the Adept Main Screen {{attachment:adept.jpg}} == How to add or remove a repository with Adept == See [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Kubuntu|this help page]] for how to add and remove repositories == Adding or removing programs == It's usually good practice to start out by '''fetching updates.'''. To do this, click the '''Sources''' button, and then select '''fetch current package lists''' {{attachment:sources.jpg}} {{attachment:update.jpg}} To install programs, simply search for what you're looking for by typing a phrase in the Search box at the top. Once you locate the program on the list that will appear on the right, simply click on the item's name in the list, and check the '''Install this Package''' box (Shown in the example). If you later change your mind, you may de-select by un-checking the box. {{attachment:install.jpg}} After you're done selecting and de-selecting any programs you want, click the '''Changes''' button to preview what will be added or removed, and then '''Apply Changes''' to apply and install or remove your programs. {{attachment:changes.jpg}} ##.. ## What if there is a conflict? ## Describe here what to do ##== Keeping your System Updated == ## ##Deprecated as adept-updater does this automatically by default ## ##Click the '''K Menu''' and highlight "System", then select '''Adept''' (as before). ##You are again prompted for your password, enter it, then click '''Fetch Updates'''. After fetching the updated information, you will see a button ""Full Upgrade"". Click it and ##your system will be upgraded. ##Done! ## ##{{attachment:fetchnfullupgrade.png}} = Kubuntu 8.04 and Earlier = == How to Start Adept == You can start Adept two ways: 1. Pressing '''Alt''' and F2 at the same time, and typing '''Adept''', and clicking '''Run''' {{attachment:run.jpg}} 2. By clicking the '''K Menu''', Highlighting System, and Selecting '''Adept''' {{attachment:menu.jpg}} Enter your '''normal user password''', and click OK. You'll then be greeted with the Adept Main Screen == How to add or remove a repository with Adept == See [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Kubuntu|this help page]] for how to add and remove repositories == Adding or removing programs == It's usually good practice to start out by '''fetching updates.''' {{attachment:update1.jpg}} To install programs, simply search for what you're looking for, by typing in the '''Quick Filter''' field. Once you locate the program on the list, 'click it', and select '''install package''' (Shown in the example). If you later change your mind, you may de-select by clicking '''Keep Package'''. {{attachment:install1.jpg}} After you're done removing and installing any programs you want, click '''Commit changes''' to apply and install your programs. {{attachment:commit.jpg}} ##.. ## What if there is a conflict? ## Describe here what to do == Keeping your System Updated == Click the '''K Menu''' and highlight "System", then select '''Adept''' (as before). You are again prompted for your password, enter it, then click '''Fetch Updates'''. After fetching the updated information, you will see a button ""Full Upgrade"". Click it and your system will be upgraded. Done! {{attachment:fetchnfullupgrade.png}}