Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin: Discovering a world of PPAs

If you want the latest software or the latest tweaks then a ‘Personal Package Archive’ (PPA) is the simplest and most effective way to get it up and running on your computer. PPAs are repositories hosted on Launchpad which you can use to install or upgrade packages that are not currently available in the official repositories. A PPA can be added from the command line or by using the graphical user interface and in this article we will be showing how to get started on the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin.
So let’s begin…

Installing a PPA

Personal Package Archives are not new. They have been around for a while and most PPAs are found by accident or by searching the web for a specific need. Each PPA will typically serve a specific software release (so over time you may find yourself installing multiple PPAs) and when found there are several different approaches to how you can install them.

NOTE:
If you are using a server, enjoy the benefits of pre-tested software or have a need for absolute desktop stability, then I would not use a PPA. ‘Cutting edge’ software has its advantages but it does come complete with ‘cutting edge’ issues …

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