New to Linux – How to download something with Linux? or What’s the easiest way to download something

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Yo! How to download something with Linux isn’t as hard as it seems.

Firefox/chrome downloads? Same as always.

Installing? Ubuntu’s Software Center is your best friend. Or use `sudo apt install [thing]` in terminal.

.deb files = double-click to install. .rpm = nah, unless you’re on Fedora.

.tar.gz? Right-click > Extract or `tar -xvf file.tar.gz`.

Pro tip: Avoid shady .deb files. Use `apt` or Snap Store for safety.

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