Sources missing in /etc/apt/sources.list, how do I get them back?

You seem to have removed all your software sources. To re-add them, launch the Software Center, then go to Edit -> Software Sources in the menu, and then check all the boxes under the Ubuntu Software tab:

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Then click close, and the system will ask for your password and then generate a new source file for you. You probably won't need the Source code box checked:

  • Do I really need the "Source Code" in my repository list?