How to Add Repositories in Linux

Last Updated: January 8, 2016

Installing software in Linux is different from Windows in that it is done via repositories. It can help to think of package managers as the equivalent of an advanced version of Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel in Windows. This way programs can be virus checked before the user installs them.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:
Command-line

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In OpenSuse - zypper addrepo
In Mandriva - urpmi.addmedia
In Debian or Ubuntu - open and edit "/etc/apt/sources.list"
In Fedora -"/etc/yum.repos.d/".
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Enter the root password to save itIn Debian - su nano /etc/apt/sources.listIn Ubuntu - sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.listIn Fedora - su nano /etc/yum.repos.dIn OpenSuse - su zypper addrepoIn Mandriva - su urpmi.addmedia

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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:
Graphical (Adept)

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Enter the root password
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Click Adept then Manage Repositories/Edit Software Sources

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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:
Graphical (Synaptic)

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Enter the root password
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Click Settings then Repositories

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Community Q&A

Question

What exactly is a repository in Linux?

Meme3

Community Answer

A repository in Linux is a location from which you're able to retrieve application packages when installing software.
Question

How do I uninstall Katoolin?

Somone

Community Answer

You can search for it in the start menu, right click it and select "Remove." You usually are required to enter your password to authenticate, and then the program will be uninstalled.