ab9e7c5c_indows_vs_Ubuntu___why_switch___Ubuntu
[Issue] Software management [MS Windows] Automatic updates for MS products only, unless you’re running multiple update programs Add/Remove Programs tool works most of the time for some programs. Periodically asks me whether I trust a security certificate. Doesn’t really support adding new programs (get them from CD, or the web.) Usually dumps an icon at the top of the start menu, making it a mess. [Ubuntu] 
Central auto-update system for all software I reasonably might use (thousands of programs). Cleanly installs and un-installs programs Digitally signed, automatically authenticated repositories. Places menu items in sensible categories – all from one simple to use program. For the few cases where I want something not available in the system by default, I can usually add a new software source for it – problem solved
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