Ubuntu 18.04 add multiverse and universe repositories

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1. Open the file /etc/apt/sources.list

2. Add the following lines:

deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-security multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-updates multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic universe
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-security universe
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-updates universe

3. Save the file.

4. Launch the following command to update the packages

sudo apt update
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Romain Drouche

Romain Drouche

System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure

An IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience. Currently serving as a Systems and Network Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) Lead, I leverage my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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