A Tour of the Ubuntu Software Store
About a month ago, Canonical announced plans for an Ubuntu app store, codenamed AppCenter. As expected, the first version has shown up in the Karmic Koala daily builds, now under the name Ubuntu Software Store.
What is looks like now
The Ubuntu Software Store
The main view of the Software Store displays icons for each of the software categories, such as Internet, Office, System Tools, etc.
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Ubuntu Software Store: Will Your Kids Try It?
workswithu.com: Apple started the App Store revolution. Canonical hopes to continue it with the Ubuntu Software Store. The Web has been buzzing a few days about the store — which debuts in Ubuntu 9.10 but may really come together in Ubuntu 10.10. Is there demand for an Ubuntu Software Store? Before you answer, consider my oldest son’s current (and future) use of an Apple iTouch, Ubuntu netbook and Ubuntu notebook.
I could be wrong but I think the Ubuntu Software Store will appeal greatly to Ubuntu newbies who want a simple way to find and easily install top-rated applications.
A case in point: My 10-year-old son