= Video Overview =

Software in Ubuntu is packaged up for easy installation. Tools are provided in the basic installation that enable users to search for, add and remove software packages from their system. This video covers the essentials required by users to effectively find, install and deinstall software from Ubuntu based systems using the graphical tool Synaptic.

= Target Audience =

 * Systems administrators or users interested in installing new software

= Pre-requisites =

 * A connection to the internet
or
 * Access to Ubuntu CDs
or
 * Access to a networked private repository

= Required Knowledge =

 * Basic operation of GUI based applications

= Recommended Knowledge =

 * None

= Objectives =

After watching this video, you will be able to:

 * Describe how software is packaged and distributed
 * Search for software packages
 * Install packaged software
 * Remove packaged software

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