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Linux/ Open downloaded file

cascroute13 Posted messages 1628 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone,

I just installed Ubuntu on my computer today.
I've already explored a bit, and I think it's pretty good.
I just have a small question, when I want to download a software, I don't know where it gets downloaded, so I don't know how to open it.

Can you enlighten me?

Thank you

Configuration: Linux - Ubuntu 10.11; Web Browser Chromium

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    Non2 Posted messages 5103 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   759
     
    Hello,

    In principle, downloads from the internet are saved in
    /home/username/Downloads
    by default.

    On the other hand, programs downloaded from apt are automatically installed and therefore often found in /usr/bin (most of the time).

    This raises the question: "downloading software"... what does that mean? Linux does not operate like Windows; programs are not found here and there, but in the distribution's repositories, through the apt-get utility or the graphical program Synaptic.
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    1. cascroute13 Posted messages 1628 Status Member 389
       
      I downloaded it through the software library.

      I found nothing in the downloads folder, and nothing in usr/bin.
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    2. Non2 Posted messages 5103 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   759
       
      So it should be installed by now. To launch it, just find it in the menus (it depends on the graphical interface, Gnome, KDE, Unity, xFce, ...).
      If it's a command-line program, just type it in.

      What is the graphical interface being used and what is the program in question?
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    3. jns55
       
      The packages downloaded by the software center, Synaptic, or the command apt-get install are in /var/cache/apt/archives.
      Moreover, it's important to periodically clean up this directory using the command sudo apt-get clean.
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    4. Non2 Posted messages 5103 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   759
       
      Yes, the packages themselves just before installation, but he would like to know how to launch the program.
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    5. jns55
       
      I didn't understand that..
      .Presumably, if it was installed from the software repository, there should be a shortcut somewhere in the main menu... Maybe try logging out and then logging back in to refresh the menu. Otherwise, try the command program_name in a terminal (in lowercase letters).
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