How to open the Software-Center in the terminal?

Question

I'm new at this Ubuntu stuff and I'm trying to get the software center but every time I put in the command in the terminal it is just saying package not found.

I am 100% sure that I have been putting in the command right. Can any one help with where I am supposed to get this package?

Are you trying to *open* the software center or *install* it? In both cases: what command did you use and what exactly was the output? — Jacob Vlijm, Dec 22 '14 at 12:47
Katrina, could you clarify your question? install or open? The title is edited, but is it correct? — Jacob Vlijm, Dec 22 '14 at 12:59
@JacobVlijm Software center wasn't installed initially and hence couldn't be opened — Rohith Madhavan, Dec 22 '14 at 13:08
@RohithMadhavan never mind, I see it in the history below your answer. — Jacob Vlijm, Dec 22 '14 at 13:10
possible duplicate of [How do I open Ubuntu Software Center via Terminal?](http://askubuntu.com/questions/231695/how-do-i-open-ubuntu-software-center-via-terminal) — karel, Dec 22 '14 at 13:43

Rohith Madhavan · Accepted Answer · 2014-12-22T12:51:47.467

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The command to open the software center via the Terminal is -

software-center

Additionally, if you wish to display a package using the software center -

software-center <packagename>

To install it -

sudo apt-get install software-center

edited Dec 22 '14 at 12:51

answered Dec 22 '14 at 12:43

Rohith Madhavan

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so what exactly do i need to type into the terminal – Katrina Purvis Dec 22 '14 at 12:47
`software-center` – Rohith Madhavan Dec 22 '14 at 12:48
it said command not found – Katrina Purvis Dec 22 '14 at 12:50
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Install it using `sudo apt-get install software-center` – Rohith Madhavan Dec 22 '14 at 12:52
omg thank you that has cleared everything up thank you so much – Katrina Purvis Dec 22 '14 at 12:56
@KatrinaPurvis Please mark the answer as accepted if it helped you with your problem! – Charles Green Dec 22 '14 at 14:22

How to open the Software-Center in the terminal?

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