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;April 2011 - version 4.0 shipped with [[Ubuntu 11.04]] (''Natty Narwhal'') |
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:Added user rating and reviewing software, and the ability to see ratings and reviews of other participating Ubuntu users.<ref name="UbuntuWiki" /><ref name="LaunchpadHist"> {{Cite web|url = https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+publishinghistory|title = Publishing history of “software-center” package in Ubuntu|accessdate = 31 May 2011|last = [[Canonical Ltd]]|authorlink = |year = 2011|month = May}}</ref> |
:Added user rating and reviewing software, and the ability to see ratings and reviews of other participating Ubuntu users.<ref name="UbuntuWiki" /><ref name="LaunchpadHist"> {{Cite web|url = https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+publishinghistory|title = Publishing history of “software-center” package in Ubuntu|accessdate = 31 May 2011|last = [[Canonical Ltd]]|authorlink = |year = 2011|month = May}}</ref> |
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;October 2011 - [[Ubuntu 11.10]] (''Oneiric Ocelot'') |
;October 2011 - [[Ubuntu 11.10]] (''Oneiric Ocelot'') |
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:This version is expected to allow donations for non-commercial software projects.<ref name="UbuntuWiki" /> Design improvements planned for this version include faster start-up times, larger icons, Unity Launcher integration, sorting by ratings and system requirements for applications. |
:This version is expected to allow donations for non-commercial software projects.<ref name="UbuntuWiki" /> Design improvements planned for this version include faster start-up times, larger icons, Unity Launcher integration, sorting by ratings and system requirements for applications. |
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By Joey Sneddon, Published May 13, 2011</ref> |
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==Release history== |
==Release history== |
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Revision as of 11:11, 9 August 2011
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 Ubuntu Software Center 4.0.1. The application is called the "Ubuntu Software Centre" outside of the USA. | |
| Stable release | 4.0.5
/ July 14, 2011 |
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| Preview release | 4.1.12
/ August 8, 2011 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | Python (GTK+) |
| Operating system | Ubuntu and other distributions using APT and dpkg |
| Type | Package manager, App store |
| License | GNU GPL |
| Website | wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareCenter |
Ubuntu Software Center (originally codenamed AppCenter) is a computer program for browsing, installing and removing software on the Ubuntu operating system. Based upon the GNOME application, gnome-app-install, which is similar in function and appearance, it serves as a GTK+ graphical user interface front-end to the Advanced Packaging Tool, part of the Debian package management system. Ubuntu Software Center can also be used to add repositories. It is written in the Python programming language.[1][2] As of 2011, Ubuntu Software Center only has about 55% of the functionality of Synaptic.[3]
Development history
In early 2009 Ubuntu developers noted that package management within Ubuntu could be improved and consolidated. Recent releases of Ubuntu, such as Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) included five applications for package management which consume space and other resources as well as provide confusion to users. Applications can be downloaded using the basic Add/Remove Applications or with the Synaptic Package Manager. The Update Manager provides updating for installed packages and Computer Janitor cleans up packages that are no longer needed. The Software Sources application allows user selection of the package download location.[4]
Ubuntu developers set as a goal:
"...there should be one obvious mechanism for installing, removing, and updating software in Ubuntu, with a self-evident name and an interface anyone can use. There should be a coordinated system for developers and enthusiasts to improve the usefulness of descriptions and other metadata for software packages. The software updates interface should be honed to maximize the voluntary installation of updates across the millions of computers on which Ubuntu is installed. And projects and vendors whose software is packaged for Ubuntu should be encouraged to provide links to their software’s presence in the Software Store, instead of command-line installation instructions."[4]
Canonical introduced the Software Center gradually starting with Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) with complete functionality expected by Ubuntu 11.10, in October 2011. As of May 2011, the plan has mostly been completed:[4]
- October 2009 - version 1.0.2 shipped with Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)
- Introduced a new simple interface for locating, installing, and removing software, with better security based on PolicyKit instead of gksudo.[4]
- April 2010 - version 2.0.2 shipped with Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) LTS
- The Software Center added lists of non-application packages in a simplified manner and also provide subcategories for applications and Personal Package Archives.[4]
- October 2010 - version 3.0.4 shipped with Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat)
- Allowed users to purchase software and showed a history of past installations, removals and purchases, including undoing specific changes.[4]
- April 2011 - version 4.0 shipped with Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal)
- Added user rating and reviewing software, and the ability to see ratings and reviews of other participating Ubuntu users.[4][5]
- October 2011 - Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)
- This version is expected to allow donations for non-commercial software projects.[4] Design improvements planned for this version include faster start-up times, larger icons, Unity Launcher integration, sorting by ratings and system requirements for applications.
Release history
The application was initially known as Ubuntu Software Store. The initial version (0.1) was released on 21 August 2009.[6] The package was renamed the Ubuntu Software Center in version 0.4.0 on 25 September 2009 following a discussion with Ubuntu community members. In most English-speaking countries outside the USA it is known as the Ubuntu Software Centre.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Larabel, Michael (2009). "Canonical Unveils The Ubuntu Software Store". Retrieved 15 August 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ a b "UserInterface Freeze Exception - Change name of software-store to software center". launchpad.net. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2009.
- ^ Synaptic Features Supported in Ubuntu Software Center
- ^ a b c d e f g h Canonical Ltd. (2011). "SoftwareCenter". Retrieved 31 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Canonical Ltd (2011). "Publishing history of "software-center" package in Ubuntu". Retrieved 31 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Ubuntu Software Center Changelog
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