maachifx

hello! first thank you for your hard work... now i installed arndian ubuntu version desktop bionic 5.89 ,5.90 and 5.96 i had no problem with boot or installation ... however when i try to install programs like vlc , kodi , google chrome , ext.... i cant get it to work my question is : is it possible to install programs in this ubuntu or not ? ps i am using USB drive of 16g and my tv box is almogic tanix tx3 max s905w thanks again and plz help