I'd like to output a list of all installed packages into a text file so that I can review it and bulk-install on another system. How would I do this?

It is always preferable to install through the native Package Management as the Package Manager will handle the location, updates, paths and the launchers (shortcuts) for you. Also updates would be …

So even if you install a package to a different folder, for instance by using dpkg --instdir=folder/ package.deb on the command line, the program will still look for its configuration in '/etc', not …

I know, I just can hit Super + A to see all installed apps in Ubuntu, but I need a command to list their names. The command dpkg --get-selections | awk '{print $1}' is also not an option because it shows …

Ask a separate question if and when you need to go on that route. As far as installing programs in / versus the /home see this excellent explanation of the process and its limitations: Software installed …

I want to edit the /etc/sudoers file so that a non-admin user can install software via the Software Center in Linux Mint 10. The reason for this is that I want a user to have the capability to install programs, …

After installing apps via apt-get install -app name-. Where does the files get copied to? Are the copied to just one location or multiple locations? And if so how do I find this out? Here's an exa...

Does anyone know how to write a shell script to install a list of applications? It's a pain to have to install each application by hand every time I set up a new system.

When installing applications via the software center or by a DEB file they will usually be installed system wide for all users. Is there a way to install an application for a single user only?

Can I do a "silent install" so the installation program won't prompt for answers (pre-define the answers or user default)? Is there a way to define some system settings by bash script?