ubuntu

[dctyper]

so ive decided to take the plunge, ive installed it on a laptop to learn, but i cant friggin install softeware or run it!!!

any help or pointers where to start?

dc

[ridgey28]

How far have you got?

There are different methods of installing software. Go to the software manager which is the easiest method. You can also download .deb files which are similar to .exe files in Windows.

Ubuntu Tweak is an excellent piece of software with with an update manager integrated as well as being able to add Launchpad PPA's (Up to date software from creators) without the hassle of doing it manually.

Ubuntu Tweak - Let's rock with Ubuntu

Don't give up trying!

[mrbloggs]

Have you loaded all the laptop drivers etc. The manufacturers site will have the downloads of the linux drivers. Mine did. Mind you you have come to the right place since this forum has help me have found the answers through reading through the posts. Hope this helps and you get yourself sorted don't give up once sorted you will not look back.

[leonhook]

another good site for ubuntu is ubuntuforums.org this site is great for any questions you have or help you need.

[xunu86]

You cant natively run windows programs under linux.
If you must run a windows program, you can try using wine.
Open a shell and enter: sudo apt-get install wine1.2

[manit]

so ive decided to take the plunge, ive installed it on a laptop to learn, but i cant friggin install softeware or run it!!!

any help or pointers where to start?

dc

i Started with a load of different distros but ubuntu kept draging me back stuck with ubuntu now for 4 years it does everything i need it ta do for me at the mo on ubuntu 10.04 and testing 10.10 alpha 1Keep at it m8 its worth the hassel trust me no virus and crap like that also has the biggest support of any distro on the planet thats why most people use it simple ta in stall and use easer than windows need any help just give us a shout m8 ps onthe ubuntu site these are the dvd ver http://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/c...mage/releases/ i386 is for old pc amd64 for 64 bit processer i always use amd 64 and i use gnome have and for running all my windows crap i use virtualbox have as many os on one machine well thats if it got plenty of memory ubuntu can run as a live dvd ya can test it out fun m8

[Furax]

Try here,

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials

a nice clear guide on the installation and basics of ubuntu

[Upsolo]

If you want a good article and evaluation on Ubuntu 10.04 see PC Pro October 2010 (manxspud thread in General PC Chat forum)