How to Activate the Universe in Ubuntu
Ubuntu’s software repositories are split into four components. Unlike the software available in the Main and Restricted repositories, the software available in the Universe repository isn’t officially supported software. The Universe repository is full of software maintained by the Ubuntu community and represents the universe of open-source software available for Ubuntu. Newer versions of Ubuntu come with the Universe repository activated by default, but older versions don’t. You can activate the Universe repository from the Software Sources window if it’s disabled.
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Instructions
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Click the “Ubuntu” icon at the top left corner of the screen, type “Software Sources” into the search box that appears and press “Enter” to open the Software Sources window.
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Type your password into the password prompt window that appears and press “Enter.”
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Enable the check box to the left of “Community-maintained Open Source Software (Universe)” under the Ubuntu Software tab in the Software Sources window by clicking it if it’s unchecked.
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Click the “Close” button to close the Software Sources window save your settings.
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Click the “Reload” button in the dialog that appears to download updated information about the software available in the current repositories.
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Tips & Warnings
Click the “System” menu, point to “Administration” and click “Software Sources” if you’re using an older version of the Ubuntu desktop.
