In other words, you are on your own (aside from asking for help on the Ubuntu forums or
from the open source community in general).
If you want to stray further from the officially supported Ubuntu software, you can add custom
repositories to your Ubuntu repository list. Here is where you need to be particularly careful, so
be sure to read the caution before proceeding.
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As with any Linux distribution, any time you use a repository other than the official
repositories supported by that distribution, you should carefully scrutinize that repository.
Unofficial repositories can break software compatibility, can contain software that you cannot
use legally, and might even contain malicious software. Although it is still no guarantee of safety,
check Ubuntu forums and mailing lists to find outside repositories that others have found to be reliable
before using them yourself. Also, look for repositories that are specific to your version of Ubuntu
because software from earlier Ubuntu releases or Debian-specific releases may not work.
To add a custom repository to Ubuntu, do the following from the Synaptic Package Manager window:
1. Select Settings???Repositories. The Software Sources window appears.
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