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'''Keywords:''' Ubuntu Linux, synaptic package manager, vlc media player, icons, video tutorial.
 
'''Keywords:''' Ubuntu Linux, synaptic package manager, vlc media player, icons, video tutorial.
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''' Learning Objectives '''
 
''' Learning Objectives '''
 
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* Understand what '''Synaptic Package Manager '''is and install it using the terminal
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* Understand what '''Synaptic Package Manager ''' is and install it using the terminal
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* Configure '''Synaptic Package Manager'''
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* Configure '''Synaptic Package Manager''' and
 
* Install an application using '''Synaptic Package Manager'''
 
* Install an application using '''Synaptic Package Manager'''
 
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A working '''internet''' connection.
 
A working '''internet''' connection.
 
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''' Pre-requisites'''
  
 
[https://edupyramids.org/ https://EduPyramids.org]
 
[https://edupyramids.org/ https://EduPyramids.org]
 
|| To follow this tutorial,  
 
|| To follow this tutorial,  
  
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learners should be familiar with basic Linux operations.
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learners should be familiar with basic '''Linux''' operations.
  
 
learners should have Ubuntu version 24.04 installed.
 
learners should have Ubuntu version 24.04 installed.
  
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For the prerequisite '''Linux tutorials '''please visit this website.
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For the prerequisite '''Linux tutorials ''' please visit this website.
 
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|| '''Slide 5Synaptic Package Manager '''
 
|| '''Slide 5Synaptic Package Manager '''
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'''Type: sudo apt install synaptic '''and press '''Enter key.'''
 
'''Type: sudo apt install synaptic '''and press '''Enter key.'''
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|| By default, '''Synaptic Package Manager''' is not pre-installed in the system.
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|| By default, '''Synaptic Package Manager''' is not  
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pre-installed in the system.
  
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Let us install it using the Terminal.Open the '''Terminal. '''
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Let us install it using the '''Terminal'''.
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Open the '''Terminal. '''
  
 
First let’s update the''' local package index'''.
 
First let’s update the''' local package index'''.
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If prompted, enter the admin password and press Enter.
 
If prompted, enter the admin password and press Enter.
  
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Type '''sudo apt install synaptic '''and press Enter.
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Type '''sudo apt install synaptic ''' and press Enter.
 
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|| Highlight the information on the terminal
 
|| Highlight the information on the terminal
  
 
'''Type y'''
 
'''Type y'''
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|| '''Terminal '''displays list of '''packages '''to be installed and more information.
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|| '''Terminal ''' displays list of '''packages '''to be installed and more information.
  
 
It asks '''Do you want to continue?'''
 
It asks '''Do you want to continue?'''
  
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Type''' y '''and press '''Enter''' to continue.
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Type ''' y ''' and press '''Enter''' to continue.
 
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|| Show the installation process on the terminal.
 
|| Show the installation process on the terminal.
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|| Click '''Show Apps''' and search for '''Synaptic Package'''.
 
|| Click '''Show Apps''' and search for '''Synaptic Package'''.
  
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Click to open it and enter the '''admin password''' when prompted.
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Open it and enter the '''admin password''' when prompted.
  
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Click on '''Authenticate''' button
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Click on '''Authenticate''' button.
 
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|| Cursor on '''Synaptic Package Manager '''
 
|| Cursor on '''Synaptic Package Manager '''
 
|| '''Synaptic Package Manager '''window opens.
 
|| '''Synaptic Package Manager '''window opens.
  
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Now let us configure '''Proxy''' and '''Repository'''.We have to do this before installing an '''application''' or '''package'''.
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Now let us configure '''Proxy''' and '''Repository'''.
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We have to do this before installing an '''application''' or '''package'''.
 
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|| Click on Settings Click '''Preferences'''Cursor on '''Preferences'''Click on '''Network'''
 
|| Click on Settings Click '''Preferences'''Cursor on '''Preferences'''Click on '''Network'''
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|| From the top '''menu, click '''on '''Settings''' and select '''Preferences'''.'''Preferences '''window opens.
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|| From the top menu, click   on '''Settings''' and select '''Preferences'''.
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'''Preferences '''window opens.
  
 
Click on the '''Network Tab''' to configure the''' proxy '''settings.
 
Click on the '''Network Tab''' to configure the''' proxy '''settings.
 
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|| Click '''Direct connection to the Internet.Click ApplyClick OK'''
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|| Click '''Direct connection to the Internet.  
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|| From the '''Proxy Server '''options choose '''Direct connection to the Internet'''.'''Click '''the '''Apply '''button at bottom right corner.
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Click '''Apply''', Click '''OK'''
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|| From the '''Proxy Server '''options choose '''Direct connection to the Internet'''.
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Click the '''Apply '''.
  
 
Click '''OK '''to close the '''Preferences '''window.
 
Click '''OK '''to close the '''Preferences '''window.
 
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|| Click Settings and select RepositoriesClick on '''Download fromClick Server for India'''Click the '''Close '''button.
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|| Click '''Settings''' and select '''Repositories'''  
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|| Again, click on '''Settings '''and select '''Repositories'''.The '''Software and Updates '''window opens.Click on the '''Download from '''dropdown.
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The '''Server for India''' option is selected by default, keep it as it is.This dropdown shows a list of''' Servers '''across the globe.
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Click on '''Download from Click Server for India'''.
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Click the '''Close '''button.
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|| Again, click on '''Settings '''and select '''Repositories'''.The '''Software and Updates '''window opens.
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Click on the '''Download from '''dropdown.
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The '''Server for India''' option is selected by default, keep it as it is.
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This dropdown shows a list of ''' Servers '''across the globe.
  
 
Click the '''Close '''button.
 
Click the '''Close '''button.
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To select the VLC''' package''', right click on the check box.
 
To select the VLC''' package''', right click on the check box.
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|| We will now install '''VLC''' '''Media''' '''Player''' as an example application.
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|| We will now install '''VLC Media Player''' as an example application.
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In the '''Search '''window, type '''VLC '''and '''click '''on the '''Search''' button.
  
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In the '''Search '''window, type '''VLC '''and '''click '''on the '''Search''' button.All the '''VLC '''packages to be downloaded will be listed.
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All the '''VLC '''packages to be downloaded will be listed.
  
 
To select the relevant '''VLC package''', right click on the check box.
 
To select the relevant '''VLC package''', right click on the check box.
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Click on the '''Mark '''button.Click on the '''Apply''' button on the toolbar.
 
Click on the '''Mark '''button.Click on the '''Apply''' button on the toolbar.
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|| From the menu select '''Mark for Installation'''.Synaptic pop-up appears, to allow all dependencies to click on the '''Mark '''button.Click on the '''Apply''' button on the '''toolbar'''.
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|| From the menu select '''Mark for Installation'''.
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Synaptic pop-up appears, to allow all dependencies to click on the '''Mark '''button.
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Click on the '''Apply''' button on the '''toolbar'''.
 
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|| Cursor on the window.
 
|| Cursor on the window.
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It may take some time to install the packages.
 
It may take some time to install the packages.
  
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The''' Applying Changes '''window will be closed as soon as the installation gets complete.Click on the '''Close''' button.
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The''' Applying Changes '''window will be closed as soon as the installation gets completed.
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Click on the '''Close''' button.
 
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|| Go to '''Show Apps''', in the '''search bar,''' Type: '''VLC '''media player >> click the icon.
 
|| Go to '''Show Apps''', in the '''search bar,''' Type: '''VLC '''media player and click the icon.
 
|| Go to '''Show Apps''', in the '''search bar,''' Type: '''VLC '''media player and click the icon.
 
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'''Summary'''In this tutorial, we have learnt to:
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'''Summary'''
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In this tutorial, we have learnt to:
 
* Understand what''' Synaptic Package Manager '''is and install it using the terminal
 
* Understand what''' Synaptic Package Manager '''is and install it using the terminal
 
* Configure '''Synaptic Package Manager'''
 
* Configure '''Synaptic Package Manager'''
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|| '''Slide 7'''
 
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'''Assignment'''
  
 
'''As an Assignment,'''
 
'''As an Assignment,'''
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'''Thank you'''
 
'''Thank you'''
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|| This '''Spoken Tutorial''' is brought to you by '''EduPyramids Educational Services Private Limited SINE IIT Bombay.''' Thank you.
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|| This '''Spoken Tutorial''' is brought to you by '''EduPyramids Educational Services Private Limited SINE IIT Bombay.
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''' Thank you.
 
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 7 January 2026

TITLE: Synaptic Package Manager

Authors: EduPyramids Team

Keywords: Ubuntu Linux, synaptic package manager, vlc media player, icons, video tutorial.


Visual Cue Narration
Slide 1

Title Slide

Welcome to the spoken tutorial on Synaptic Package Manager in Linux.
Slide 2

Learning Objectives

In this tutorial, we will learn to:
  • Understand what Synaptic Package Manager is and install it using the terminal
  • Configure Synaptic Package Manager and
  • Install an application using Synaptic Package Manager
Slide 3

System Requirements

To record this tutorial, I am using:

Ubuntu OS version 24.04 and

A working internet connection.

Slide 4

Pre-requisites

https://EduPyramids.org

To follow this tutorial,

learners should be familiar with basic Linux operations.

learners should have Ubuntu version 24.04 installed.

For the prerequisite Linux tutorials please visit this website.

Slide 5Synaptic Package Manager Synaptic Package Manager is a graphical front-end for APT(Advanced Package Tool.)

It provides a GUI for package management instead of apt-get command line.

Press Ctrl, Alt and T Keys

Type: sudo apt update and press enter

Type: sudo apt install synaptic and press Enter key.

By default, Synaptic Package Manager is not

pre-installed in the system.

Let us install it using the Terminal.

Open the Terminal.

First let’s update the local package index.

Type sudo apt update and press Enter.

If prompted, enter the admin password and press Enter.

Type sudo apt install synaptic and press Enter.

Highlight the information on the terminal

Type y

Terminal displays list of packages to be installed and more information.

It asks Do you want to continue?

Type y and press Enter to continue.

Show the installation process on the terminal.

Packages getting downloaded.

Success message on the terminal

Click on X icon.

The installation begins now.

It may take some time to finish.

Now we have successfully installed Synaptic Package Manager.

Let us close the terminal.

Highlight output.Click Show AppsEnter password Click Show Apps and search for Synaptic Package.

Open it and enter the admin password when prompted.

Click on Authenticate button.

Cursor on Synaptic Package Manager Synaptic Package Manager window opens.

Now let us configure Proxy and Repository.

We have to do this before installing an application or package.

Click on Settings Click PreferencesCursor on PreferencesClick on Network From the top menu, click on Settings and select Preferences.

Preferences window opens.

Click on the Network Tab to configure the proxy settings.

Click Direct connection to the Internet.

Click Apply, Click OK

From the Proxy Server options choose Direct connection to the Internet.

Click the Apply .

Click OK to close the Preferences window.

Click Settings and select Repositories

Click on Download from Click Server for India.

Click the Close button.

Again, click on Settings and select Repositories.The Software and Updates window opens.

Click on the Download from dropdown.

The Server for India option is selected by default, keep it as it is.

This dropdown shows a list of Servers across the globe.

Click the Close button.

At the top left corner, click on Reload button. If using Synaptic Package Manager for the first time, reload the packages.

At the top left corner, click on Reload button.

We see packages transferring over the internet and updating in real time.

Type VLCClick Search buttonShow packages

To select the VLC package, right click on the check box.

We will now install VLC Media Player as an example application.

In the Search window, type VLC and click on the Search button.

All the VLC packages to be downloaded will be listed.

To select the relevant VLC package, right click on the check box.

From the menu select Mark for Installation.Synaptic pop-up appears.

Click on the Mark button.Click on the Apply button on the toolbar.

From the menu select Mark for Installation.

Synaptic pop-up appears, to allow all dependencies to click on the Mark button.

Click on the Apply button on the toolbar.

Cursor on the window.

Click on the Apply button.

Point to the Applying Changes window.

Click on the Close button.

A Summary window appears, showing the details of the packages to be installed.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom.

It may take some time to install the packages.

The Applying Changes window will be closed as soon as the installation gets completed.

Click on the Close button.

Go to Show Apps, in the search bar, Type: VLC media player >> click the icon. Go to Show Apps, in the search bar, Type: VLC media player and click the icon.
Slide 6

Summary

In this tutorial, we have learnt to:

  • Understand what Synaptic Package Manager is and install it using the terminal
  • Configure Synaptic Package Manager
  • Install an application using Synaptic Package Manager
With this we come to the end of this tutorial. Let us summarise.
Slide 7

Assignment

As an Assignment,

  • Install the gedit and Audacity using Synaptic Package Manager
As an Assignment, please do the following.
Slide 8

Thank you

This Spoken Tutorial is brought to you by EduPyramids Educational Services Private Limited SINE IIT Bombay.

Thank you.

Contributors and Content Editors

Ketkinaina, Madhurig, Pravin1389

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