How do I install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian?

bake_betty

I have been trying to install the Ubuntu Software-Center in Debian Jessie. I have attempted to install it from the version 5 deb that I found, but it runs into an error saying it can't run along with python-gi. I don't know whether a newer version would have the same issue, or how I would go about located it. I read that installing it with apt-get install software-center should work, but I don't know the repository for it. How can I install this?

Originally asked by Tyler on Stack Exchange (superuser) (CC BY-SA 3.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

I know this question is 5 months old, but someone just asked me the same thing in IRC! AFAIK, there hasn't been a software center-type app in Debian for years...since Debian 5 or maybe even before that, I believe. But take heart, all is not lost. I'll briefly explain. I used Ubuntu for a while, and for me the Software Center was just "okay." I currently use Debian Buster (upgraded from 9.2 Stretch) with Kernel 4.13.4-2 (2017-10-15) just so you know. You don't need a "software center." Just use open a terminal and type apt show "packagename" without the quotes. You'll get info about it if the package is available for you. If you must use a GUI, then use Synaptic. In my Cinnamon DE it's under...

Full answer by mem: https://superuser.stackexchange.com/a/1266175 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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