Install Applications

antiX Linux, like most linux based distributions, has access to a repository which stores the most basic form of a software, named "packages".

A package is a type of archive containing computer programs and additional metadata which are read by a package manager. The package manager reads the instructions and information contained in the packages to perform different operation (like installing and removing). Most packages require other packages (named dependencies) for them to properly work.

In Debian, software is packaged in a .deb file format, and can be easily installed by using the package manager. Most of the sofware a user may need will be packaged and accessible from the repository but, depending on the user's needs, they may need to find other sources for the software the want on their system.

Some of the different ways to access and install software in antiX Linux are described in this article.

Package Installer
All gui flavors of antiX Linux come with a Package Installer already available. It is similar to a small “antiX app store”, where any user will find a list of over a hundred of the most installed software applications, divided into categories. It is fully searchable and is generally updated every few month to add new selections requested by the community.

The most used browsers (like Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera), text editors (like the latest version of Libreoffice), the most used Video and Audio players (VLC, mplayer or Spotify), email clientas, Window managers and software from other categories can be easily installed and uninstalled using the Package Installer.

It can be launched from the antiX Control Centre (System section), called using App Select or launched from the menu (Applications > System > Package Installer)

Synaptic package manager
Synaptic package manager is a very powerful application that allows you to install and manage any software application available from the Debian repositories.

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Source: https://www.antixforum.com/forums/topic/how-to-install-applications-2020-version/