i just have a problem on ubuntu. when i go to ubuntu Software Center, i can not download any application although i can surf the internet. when i download an app it stops at 10% and then an message appears <1. please help. i am from greece and my computer does not support ubuntu 14,04+.
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Well, in your situation, the only answer I can give you, is to downgrade your Ubuntu to the 12.04 LTS version. In my opinion, there are several advantages in doing so.
- First of all, 12.04 is obviously, older than 13.10, so, at least theoretically, it should put less pressure on your device's resources.
- Secondly, 12.04 is a LTS, which means that it is more stable than any *.10 distro. Besides of that, 13.10 is no longer supported, while 12.04 is. And is in your own interest to run a distro which is still supported so that you can be on the safe side.
- And, finally, if, insted of the "pure" Ubuntu, you'll choose Xubuntu or Lubuntu, then the above mentioned pressure on your PC's resources will be diminished even more.
So, as a conclusion, you should install Xubuntu 12.04 LTS or Lubuntu 12.04 LTS. If you don't know which one of them you like, then create a live stick with each one of them and play a while so that you can get accustomed.
I can assure you, I run a 12.04 on one of devices and I don't miss anything. On another device, I have a 16.04 preinstalled. Well, I can tell you that some apps are not yet adapted for this version, so I have to find others. Not a very pleasing situation.
But all in all, there is not much difference. You can use a 12.04 without any problems.

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1Thank you! your answer was very helpful!!!!! i will try to install it right now!!!! – Jim K Aug 24 '16 at 18:22
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from the terminal:sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install synaptic && sudo synaptic
If you can install and start that you are able to install packages – Kev Inski Aug 22 '16 at 10:51