Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
All software you install through the Pi Store is placed in the My Library section (see Figure 3-6).
This provides an easy way to uninstall software, or to install software that you have previously
used but since removed. Downloads are tied to your account; if you log in to the Pi Store on a
different Raspberry Pi, you can use the My Library to quickly find and install your favourite
software.
Figure 3-6:
The Pi Store My
Library screen
As you learn to use the Raspberry Pi, and especially if you're learning to program, you may
find yourself writing software of your own. Whether it's a game, a productivity application or
even a tutorial, you can quickly and easily list it for download on the Pi Store by clicking the
Upload option and filling in the form that appears.
If you have any trouble with the Pi Store, either for downloading software or publishing your
own, click the question mark icon at the top right of the window to access help.
Obtaining Software from Elsewhere
For a larger selection of packages, the Raspbian distribution includes a tool called
apt
, which
is a powerful
package manager
. Packages are what Linux calls a piece of software, or a collec-
tion of different pieces of software designed to work together.
