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= Browsing and installing software on Fedora

You can use a graphical utility to browse the available software packages. When you find the software that you want, you can use the utility to install it on your Fedora system.

.Before you start

To install any packages on your Fedora system, you need to have *root* privileges.

.Procedure

. On your GNOME desktop, select the *Activities* menu and then click the image:packages_icon_software.png[Software] icon.
. Find a software package in one of the following ways:
** Click on one of the listed categories, for example, *Work*. Then review the suggested software in the category. For example, in the "Work" category, you are able to select different applications: *Calendar*, *Database*, *Finance*, *Word Processor*.
** Choose one of the Editor's Picks or other recommended software in the window.
** Click the image:packages_icon_search.png[Search] icon, then enter a keyword or the name of the application. Review the suggested packages.
. Click a package to read its description.
. To install the package, click the *Install* button. When prompted, provide the root password.
