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= Finding and installing Linux applications = Finding and installing Linux applications
include::{partialsdir}/unreviewed-message.adoc[] The Fedora Linux ships with a graphical software manager to browse, test, install apps and update the installation. This article caters for users who prefer the use of graphical interface to command line interface. The process diverges depending on desktop environment.
Many powerful software applications are available on the Linux operating system. You can find alternatives to most of the popular applications used on other systems. == GNOME
You can use the Fedora package management system to install applications. Many applications are available from the repository provided by the Fedora project. You can enable other repositories to get additional applications. In GNOME desktop, Software helps you explore, install and update applications and system extensions.
include::{partialsdir}/con_package-management-in-fedora.adoc[leveloffset=+1] === How to use Software
include::{partialsdir}/proc_package-searching-web-apps.adoc[leveloffset=+1] To launch Software, press the Super key (next to left Alt key), type software, and press Enter key.
include::{partialsdir}/proc_package-browsing-installing-software.adoc[leveloffset=+1] Step through the numbered list and the number annotated on the image of GNOME Software.
include::{partialsdir}/proc_package-install-command-line.adoc[leveloffset=+1] ==== 1. Explore applications by categories
include::{partialsdir}/proc_package-enabling-third-party.adoc[leveloffset=+1] All the featured apps will be shown on banner in the middle.
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ifndef::parent-context[:!context:] image::GNOME1_featured.png[GNOME Software]
Browse apps as categorized below and click a category that is of your interest.
* Use case: Create, Work, Play, Socialize, Learn, Develop
* Editor's choice
==== 2. Search applications by name
If you know the name of apps to install, click the magnifying glass on the top left corner and type in the name of apps and press Enter key. GNOME Software will suggest a set of applications that match your search.
==== 3. Check the software metadata
Once you click an app icon, Software presents screenshot of apps and overview.
Scroll down to examine version history, reviews and license details.
image::GNOME_SW3_metadata.png[SoftwareMetadata]
If an app has optional add-ons to install together with the app, they will be displayed as *Add-ons* before the software metadata section.
==== 4. Installation
If you have checked the software metadata, scroll up to find and click the blue *Install* button on top right corner of software you selected.
Source (repository) is labelled as Fedora Linux (RPM) or Fedora Flatpak under the blue 'Install' or 'Open' button.
image::GNOME_SW2_Install.png[Installation]
==== 5. Updates
To check system and app updates, go to updates tab and load updates.
If there are updates available, the blue download button will appear.
Click download and wait for the blue Restart & Update button. System updates require restart.
If you prefer automatic notification when there are updates available, enable automatic Updates in the hamburger menu on the top right corner.
==== 6. Manage repositories
To enable or disable repositories, go to the hamburger menu on the top right corner and select Software Repositories. From there, you can toggle Fedora Flatpaks to explore more apps.
image::GNOME_SW6_repo.png[ManageRepository]
== KDE
In KDE Plasma desktop, Discover helps you explore, install and update applications and system extensions.
=== How to use Discover
Before launching Discover, Kickoff Application Launcher (Kickoff in short) assists you to use the integrated search function.
Step through the numbered list and the number annotated on the image of KDE Plasma desktop and Discover.
==== 1. Explore applications with Kickoff
To launch Kickoff, in the default configuration, press the Super key (next to left Alt key). Hover your mouse over installed apps as caterogized on the left pane. All the available apps will be shown on the right pane.
image::KDE1_KickoffCategory.png[LaunchKickoff]
If you look for an application that has not been installed yet, Kickoff will suggest a set of applications that match your search.
Get <application name>. Click the app to navigate to Discover, enabling you to installation.
image::KDE1_KickoffGetApp.png[LaunchDiscover]
==== 2. Explore applications by categories
To launch Discover directly, press the Super key (next to left Alt key), type discover, and press Enter key.
Hover your mouse over available apps as caterogized on the left pane. Click a category that is of your interest. All the featured apps will be shown on the right pane.
image::KDE2_Discover_category.png[ViewByCategory]
==== 3. Search applications by name
If you know the name of apps to install, type in the name of apps in the search window on the top left corner and press Enter key. Discover will suggest a set of applications that match your search.
==== 4. Check the software metadata
Once you click an app icon, Discover presents screenshot of apps and overview, software metadata such as software version, reviews and license details.
image::KDE2_Discover_metadata.png[CheckMetadata]
==== 5. Installation
If you have checked the software metadata, click the *Install* button on top right corner of software you selected.
==== 6. Updates
Update notification will appear on status bar when updates become available. Click the notification to open Discover. Press “Update All” button on the top right corner. System updates require restart.
image::KDE6_Updates.png[InstallUpdates]
==== 7. Manage repositories
To enable repositories, go to Settings in Discover. In case Flathub is required to explore more apps, click the Add Flathub button.
== More information
For latest improvements on functionality and look of graphical software manager, please check the upstream documentation on the link below.
GNOME Software: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Software
KDE Discover: https://userbase.kde.org/Discover
To explore and install command-line apps, language libraries, packages, and development toolchain, refer to the DNF Command Reference: https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html