Hello Derek_,
when I need software for a task I use Google and type,
keyword for the task ubuntu 16.04
This search would give me results showing websites and blogs comparing softwares, I got to see various gui of the different choices, and was able to pick one pretty much straight away.
Once I knew the software name I was then able to use Synaptic by typing in the software name and searching for the software.
All of the softwares I have chosen this way have worked on LL. Once the software wasn't in Synaptic so I had to use a .deb file and learn how to do this.
when I need software for a task I use Google and type,
keyword for the task ubuntu 16.04
This search would give me results showing websites and blogs comparing softwares, I got to see various gui of the different choices, and was able to pick one pretty much straight away.
Once I knew the software name I was then able to use Synaptic by typing in the software name and searching for the software.
All of the softwares I have chosen this way have worked on LL. Once the software wasn't in Synaptic so I had to use a .deb file and learn how to do this.