
Thousands of programs are freely available to install on Kubuntu. These programs are stored in software archives (repositories) and are made available for installation over the Internet. This makes it easy to install new programs in Kubuntu. It is also secure, because each program is built specifically for Kubuntu and is checked thoroughly before it is installed. Kubuntu repositories are categorized into four groups:
Main
Restricted
Universe
Multiverse
Dos factores son usados para determinar las categorias
El nivel de soporte que el equipo de desarrollo de software proporciona para un programa
El nivel de conformidad que tiene un programa con la Filosofía del Software Libre
Hay más información acerca de los repositorios en el sitio web de Ubuntu.
The standard Kubuntu LiveCD contains some software from the Main and Restricted categories. Once a system has information about the Internet-based locations for these repositories, more programs are available for installation. Using the software package management tools installed by default, it is possible to discover, install and update any piece of software directly over the Internet, without the need for the LiveCD.
Para activar repositorios adicionales:
Inicie Gestión de software elijiendo ->->->.
Select -> in the Software Management package manager window.
Para proceder es necesaria una contraseña administrativa.
Next, click on the Other Software tab. Existing repositories can be enabled or disabled by checking the appropriate boxes in the upper section. To add a new repository, click the Add button.
Enter the repository address. The proper format is required, and looks similar to this:
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-ppa/backports/ubuntu karmic main
After adding the repository, a prompt will appear to update the package list. This will allow KPackageKit to find the newly available software.
To remove a repository, select it in Software Sources, and press the button. When the process is complete, press the button.