Installing Applications Through the Bazaar App Store
One of the advantages of Linexia is how easy it is to install applications. Users do not always need to use the Terminal or type Linux commands to get the applications they need.
Linexia provides Bazaar as an application store that allows users to discover, install, update, and manage Linux applications based on Flatpak.
With its simple and modern interface, users can find the applications they need with just a few steps.
What Is Bazaar?
Bazaar is a modern application store for Linux focused on discovering and installing applications and add-ons distributed through Flatpak, particularly applications available from Flathub.
Flatpak is an application distribution technology for Linux that allows applications to be packaged and distributed independently from the traditional package system of a Linux distribution.
Bazaar makes this process easier by providing a graphical interface, so users do not need to work directly with Flatpak commands through the Terminal.
With Bazaar, users can:
- Search for applications by name.
- Browse applications by category.
- View application information and screenshots.
- Install applications.
- View installed applications.
- Install application updates.
- View application permissions.
- Queue multiple application installations.
- Browse applications available through Flathub.
Opening Bazaar in Linexia
To start installing applications, open Bazaar from the Linexia application menu.
Look for the application named:
Bazaar
Click the Bazaar icon to launch it.
Once Bazaar opens, you will see the main page containing applications that are available to discover and install.
The interface is designed to make application discovery straightforward, even for users who are new to Linux.
Searching for an Application
To search for an application, use the search field available in Bazaar.
For example, if you want to install LibreOffice, type:
LibreOffice
into the search field.
Bazaar will display applications that match your search.
Click the application you want to install to open its application page.
Depending on the application, the page may provide information such as:
- Application name.
- Application description.
- Screenshots.
- License information.
- Application size.
- Application permissions.
- Developer information.
- Available version.
This information can help you make sure that the application you select is suitable for your needs.
Installing an Application
After finding the application you want, open its application page.
Then click the:
Install
button.
Bazaar will begin preparing the installation.
Because Bazaar focuses on Flatpak applications, the installation process may download the application together with the Flatpak runtime and other components required by the application.
Bazaar handles this process in the background, so you do not need to run additional Flatpak commands in the Terminal.
Wait until the installation process is complete.
Once the installation has finished, the application will be available to launch from the system.
Launching a Newly Installed Application
After an application has been installed, you can launch it directly from Bazaar when the option is available.
The application should also appear in the Linexia application menu.
You do not need to open Bazaar every time you want to use the application.
Simply open the Linexia application menu, find the application you installed, and click its icon.
Installing Multiple Applications
Bazaar allows you to continue browsing applications while other installations are being processed.
One of its useful features is the ability to queue multiple installations. This means you can select several applications without having to wait for each installation to finish before looking for the next application.
For example, you may want to install applications such as:
- VLC for playing videos and multimedia.
- LibreOffice for office and productivity tasks.
- GIMP for image editing.
- Inkscape for graphic design.
- OBS Studio for screen recording and streaming.
- Telegram for communication.
- Firefox or another web browser for browsing the Internet.
The availability of applications may vary depending on the Flatpak repositories configured on your Linexia system.
Managing Installed Applications
Bazaar can also be used to manage applications that have already been installed.
The Library section provides a central place to manage installed applications and application updates. Bazaar has introduced the Library as a unified view for managing installed applications and updates.
From the Library, users can perform actions such as:
- Launching an application.
- Viewing application information.
- Checking for updates.
- Installing updates.
- Removing applications.
This makes Bazaar more than just an application store. It also serves as a convenient application management center for Flatpak applications in Linexia.
Updating Applications
Applications installed through Flatpak can receive updates independently from the core operating system.
When updates are available, Bazaar can display them in its application management interface.
Users can then select the applications they want to update and start the update process.
This makes it easier to keep applications up to date without manually searching for new versions or downloading installers.
Checking Application Permissions
Another useful feature of Bazaar is the ability to view application permissions.
Permissions provide information about the resources and system capabilities that an application may request access to.
Before installing an application, users can review this information and consider whether the requested permissions are appropriate for the application’s purpose.
Understanding application permissions can help users make more informed decisions about the software they install.
Why Use Bazaar in Linexia?
Linexia is designed to make the Linux experience simpler and more approachable, especially for users who are new to Linux.
Bazaar supports this goal by providing an experience similar to an app store on modern operating systems.
Users do not need to understand commands such as:
flatpak install
or other Flatpak commands just to install a desktop application.
Instead, they can simply:
Open Bazaar → Search for an application → Select the application → Click Install
Bazaar then handles the installation process.
This approach makes installing applications much easier for users who are not yet familiar with the Linux command line.
Flatpak and Flathub
Bazaar focuses on applications and add-ons distributed through Flatpak, with particular emphasis on Flathub.
Flathub is one of the largest sources of Flatpak applications in the Linux ecosystem.
Because Flatpak applications are distributed using a different model from traditional distribution packages, applications can have a more independent release and update cycle.
However, Flatpak applications may require additional disk space because an application can depend on specific runtimes and other components.
For this reason, Linexia users should still keep an eye on available storage when installing a large number of applications.
Conclusion
Installing applications on Linexia does not have to involve the Terminal.
With Bazaar, users can discover, install, update, and manage a wide range of Linux applications through a simple graphical interface.
Bazaar focuses on Flatpak applications, particularly those available through Flathub, giving Linexia users a convenient way to discover and install desktop applications.
For new Linexia users, Bazaar can be one of the easiest ways to start adding applications to their system.
Open Bazaar → Search for an application → Select the application → Click Install → Done.
Welcome to Linexia, and enjoy your Linux experience!