Managing Software on Fedora Desktop 
Fedora Desktop provides several ways to manage software. We'll cover both graphical and command-line methods.
Graphical Methods
1. GNOME Software
GNOME Software is a user-friendly application store for Fedora Desktop. To use it:
- Open GNOME Software from the Activities overview
- Browse or search for the software you want
- Click on the application and then click "Install"
2. Software Updates
To keep your system and installed software up to date:
- Open Software from the Activities overview
- Click on the Updates tab
- Click "Download" to fetch the updates
- Click "Restart & Install" to apply the updates
Command-line Methods
Using DNF (Dandified Yum)
DNF is a powerful command-line tool for managing software. Here are some basic commands:
- sudo dnf update - Update the package list and upgrade all installed packages
- sudo dnf install [package-name] - Install a package
- sudo dnf remove [package-name] - Remove a package
- dnf search [keyword] - Search for packages
- dnf info [package-name] - Show package details
Remember to use sudo for commands that require administrative privileges.
Software Repositories
Fedora uses software repositories to distribute and update software. The main types are:
- Fedora Repository: Official Fedora packages
- RPM Fusion: Additional free and non-free software
- COPR: Community projects and third-party repositories
You can manage repositories using the dnf config-manager command or by editing files in the /etc/yum.repos.d/ directory.
Flatpak and Snap
Fedora Desktop also supports alternative package formats:
- Flatpak: A universal package format that runs in a sandbox. Flatpak applications can be installed from GNOME Software or using the flatpak command.
- Snap: Another universal package format. While not enabled by default in Fedora, you can install the Snap daemon if you want to use Snap packages.
Tips for Software Management
- Regularly update your system to get the latest features and security patches.
- Be cautious when adding third-party repositories or COPR projects.
- If you're unsure about a package, research it before installing.
- Use sudo dnf