I just installed Ubuntu 16.04 and noticed that Ubuntu Software (GNOME software) isn't working at all. It seems as if it can't even connect to the internet. When I click on an app icon, it goes to a new screen and stays blank for hours. I can't even see my own installed apps!
1. So, I installed the Ubuntu software center (USC). Is there a disadvantage? Will it be updated with new apps as they come up?
2. Is there a way to get Ubuntu software working?
(I'm an Ubuntu noob)
software-center – Using Ubuntu Software Center When Ubuntu Software Isn’t Working on 16.04
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In the XFCE settings, go to "Session and Startup"
In the general tab, unselect "Automatically save session on logout"
Close the software center, log out and back in ;)
The software sources needs to be updated. You can do this a couple of ways: Running
sudo apt-get update
Starting Update Manager and clicking "Check". The software sources cannot be updated within USC.
Best Answer
Yes, it is slow compared to Gnome-software.
Yes, it uses the same repository for software, the app will update with the repository.
First thing to do, as you say it is a new install is
sudo apt dist-upgradeto make sure the packages are up to date, this will fix most issues with Gnome-software.
As Karel already explained installing software-center, I won't repeat it here but it should just work.