[HOW TO] Deepin Software Center in Xubuntu

Deepin Software Center (DSC) is the Software Center of the Deepin Linux distribution. It allows Installing new applications in just one click, supports parallel downloading, resuming downloads, update notification and cache cleaning. DSC also comes with colorful skins that can be swapped as your mood changes.

Deepin Software Center running on Xubuntu 12.04
Deepin Software Center running on Xubuntu 12.04

Here's a overview video by omgubuntu:

Install

Open a terminal window and run this line:

wget http://goo.gl/EPKv6 -O deepin.deb && sudo apt-get install libc-ares2 aria2 && sudo dpkg -i deepin.deb && rm deeping.deb

Usage

DSC can be accessed via Applications Menu > System > Deepin Software Center or typing the following command: deepin-software-center.

References

[How To] Easily Install The Slickest Software Center on Linux
Features and Screenshots of Linux Deepin

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