Howtos: Ubuntu Mate and Linux tool
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How I turned traditional Ubuntu Mate into a modern, minimal desktop - and you can too | ZDNET
I'm not one for traditional desktops. I prefer something with a more modern (and often minimalistic) aesthetic. But for those who are just dipping their toes into the Linux waters, something a bit more familiar might be required.
Although Ubuntu Mate flips tradition on its head (with the main panel at the top), it couldn't possibly be any easier to use. As soon as you log in, you'll see a button at the top left of the screen clearly labeled "Menu." That panel at the top functions exactly like the bottom panels you're accustomed to.
The Linux tool you forgot about: How Synaptic makes software installation a breeze | ZDNET
I've been around Linux long enough to have experienced nearly every package manager (GUI or not) ever created.
I remember, in 2001, when a particular GUI frontend for the apt package manager was first released. I had become so accustomed to installing software from the command line that a GUI tool seemed like crazy talk.
But I decided to give this new kid on the block a try and see how it fared.
I was impressed and glad not to always have to type commands to install the software I needed.