Setting Up Internet and Opening .DEB

[nicolaas]

Hi, I'm new to Linux and am trying to set it up. I have installed Debian on my computer but am having trouble setting up my wireless Internet. Under my network settings there's only one connection: Ethernet. I can't seem to find anywhere in Help how to create a new (wireless) connection. Help, please?

Another thing is that I can't seem to open .deb files. The archive manager says that it's not supported. But I can't seem to find the dselect to open those files either. Help?

One more question: how can I enter commands through the promp(t)? I've read all over the Internet that I can enter in commands, but I haven't found where or how.

Thanks for the help!
n.

[MikeTbob]

Hello and Welcome.
Start here for Wireless and post your results using the code tags please.
Wireless Internet - Linux Forums
See this link for installing software in Linux and just general good knowledge.
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/new...ead-first.html

Being a new to Linux person you should probably only install software from your system repos once you get the Internet working. Finding the terminal or command prompt is just a matter of browsing the system menu and look for Terminal or Konsole and click on that.