Software handling basics in Ubuntu

Install

check if installed first by verifying the (un)installation:

dpkg -s softwareName

If not installed:

Update (bypassing downloading and installation for default software in Ubuntu):

sudo apt-get update

Then, install:

sudo apt-get install softwareName

Verify the installation

Update

sudo apt-get install -f

Then, verify the installation

Uninstall

sudo apt-get remove softwareName

Verify uninstallation