{"id":1584,"date":"2021-12-16T12:35:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/24\/how-to-install-and-use-kde-apper-on-linux\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/24\/how-to-install-and-use-kde-apper-on-linux\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:35:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:35:15","slug":"how-to-install-and-use-kde-apper-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1584-how-to-install-and-use-kde-apper-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install and use KDE Apper on Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apper is a tool for the KDE Plasma 5 desktop. With it, users can manage their packages on Linux. Apper is distribution agnostic, as it uses PackageKit. Meaning no matter what Linux OS you use, you\u2019ll be able to install and uninstall your favorite programs easily.<\/p>\n

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This guide will go over how to install the KDE Apper tool on all major Linux operating systems. Additionally, we\u2019ll show you how to use Apper to browse, search, install and uninstall packages.<\/p>\n

Installing Apper on Linux<\/h2>\n

The Apper tool can sometimes come pre-installed on KDE-based Linux operating systems. However, not every KDE Plasma Linux OS has it, so we must go over how to get the app working before showing you how to use it.<\/p>\n

To start the installation of Apper on your Linux PC, open up a terminal window. To open up a terminal window on the Linux desktop, press\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + T\u00a0<\/strong>on the keyboard. Or, search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu and launch it that way.<\/p>\n

With the terminal window open and ready to use, the installation can begin. Follow along with the installation instructions down below that corresponds with the Linux OS you currently use.<\/p>\n

Ubuntu<\/h4>\n

On Ubuntu Linux, the Apper tool is easily installed using the\u00a0Apt\u00a0<\/strong>command below. You can also find it in KDE Discover on the Kubuntu desktop.<\/p>\n

\nsudo apt install apper\n<\/pre>\n
Debian<\/h4>\n
If you\u2019re using Debian Linux 11 Bullseye, Debian 10 Buster, or Debian 9 Stretch, the Apper tool is available for installation with the following\u00a0Apt\u00a0<\/strong>command. Alternatively, you\u2019ll be able to install it via KDE Discover on the Debian KDE desktop.<\/p>\n
\nsudo apt-get install apper\n<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
Those using Arch Linux can install the Apper tool via the\u00a0Pacman\u00a0<\/strong>command below. Or, if you\u2019re not a fan of the terminal, on the Arch Linux KDE desktop, launch KDE Discover and install it that way.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S apper\n<\/pre>\n
Fedora<\/h4>\n
Are you using the latest Fedora KDE spin? If so, you can get the Apper program set up on your computer using the Dnf\u00a0<\/strong>command below in a terminal window. Or, launch KDE Discover and get Apper that way.<\/p>\n
\nsudo dnf install apper\n<\/pre>\n
OpenSUSE<\/h4>\n
Sadly, OpenSUSE Linux doesn\u2019t have the Apper program in its software sources. Thankfully, the KDE edition of OpenSUSE has a lot of great stuff to offer. If you want to use Apper in KDE, consider switching to Fedora Linux.<\/p>\n
Fedora Linux has a similar architecture to OpenSUSE, as it uses RPM packages. Otherwise, try your hand at compiling the Apper tool from source via the source code located here.<\/p>\n
Using Apper to install apps<\/h2>\n
Apper is a package manager, and it can be used to install packages. For those that don\u2019t know, a package is a packed file. To install software with Apper on your KDE Desktop, start by launching the app. To launch the app, press\u00a0Alt + F2\u00a0<\/strong>to open up the quick launcher. Once it is open, write in the command apper<\/strong> and press the Enter<\/strong> key to launch it.<\/p>\n
With Apper open, you\u2019ll see a search box, followed by a search box, and two sections. These two sections are \u201cLists\u201d and \u201cGroups.\u201d To install new software, click on the search box.<\/p>\n
After clicking on the search box, type out the name of the software you wish to install. For example, to install the Midori web browser, I\u2019d type in \u201cmidori\u201d into the search box.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Note: you can also look through the \u201cGroups\u201d area and browse for software to install if you can\u2019t find it through search.<\/p>\n
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Once you\u2019ve typed out your search term, press the\u00a0Enter\u00a0<\/strong>key to view the results. Then, look through the results for the app you wish to install. When you\u2019ve located the app to install, look for the \u201cAction\u201d column.<\/p>\n
In the \u201cAction\u201d column, you\u2019ll see \u201cInstall.\u201d Click on it to download and install the program onto your computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Uninstall software with Apper<\/h3>\n
To uninstall software with Apper, do the following. First, locate the \u201cLists\u201d section of Apper. In that section, find the \u201cInstalled Software\u201d list, and click on it with the mouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Inside the \u201cInstalled Software\u201d list, you\u2019ll see a massive list of apps you have installed on your system. Go through the list and select what apps you wish to remove. Then, click on the \u201cRemove\u201d button in the \u201cAction\u201d column.<\/p>\n
Updates<\/h3>\n
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Do you wish you could update your system with this app? As it turns out, it is possible to update your system through Apper. To do it, find the \u201cLists\u201d section, followed by the \u201cUpdates\u201d list. Click on it, then select \u201cCheck for updates\u201d to update your system with Apper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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