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I have installed Ubuntu Linux, and find it extremely complicated, in that I have to download little packets from little places to do almost anything (i.e. listen to my local ...
  1. 01-01-2007 #1
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    Question Which Linux to use?

    I have installed Ubuntu Linux, and find it extremely complicated, in that I have to download little packets from little places to do almost anything (i.e. listen to my local NPR station). My Mac doesn't have this type of problem, nor does the Windows half of my PC (and no, I don't like Windows for all the obvious reasons!). Is there a version of Linux that runs more or less transparently? I realize that Linux is open source, but then so is Mozilla, which runs very well without a lot of tweaking.
    I also find the command structure new and different and confusing, as in "sudo apt-get install...". I have no idea what all that means or what it is supposed to do, and am not too sure where to type it!
    I could use some advice on an easier version of Linux, or failing that a downloadable manual for virtual idiots....
    Thanks a lot!
    Bill
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    you can use Synaptic, GUI of apt-get, to install packages. Ubuntu is one of the easiest distro for newbies IMO. you should have good sources.list and Synaptic will download and install most of the stuff for you.





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    Please define Synaptic, GUI, apt-get and sources-list. This is the core of my problem! I simply don't know what these terms mean, and what their relevance is.... I am a TYRO!
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    you can use Synaptic, GUI of apt-get, to install packages. Ubuntu is one of the easiest distro for newbies IMO. you should have good sources.list and Synaptic will download and install most of the stuff for you.





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    Synaptic is package installer and its in Menu.
    first of all, open Synaptic and click on 'Reload' button. it will show you the list of all the installed/upgradeable/available packages. search package you want to install, mark it and Synaptic will install it for you.
    apt-get is Command line package installer. you have to execute apt-get command in terminal/konsole to install packages.
    sources.list is a list of sources from where Synaptic/apt-get fetches packages.
    try Synaptic now.




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    Not really Ubuntu's fault.
    Firefox works well on your windows because all the proprietary plugins and codecs are already there. Ubuntu wants to be able to distribute in the USA so they don't include patented tidbits. So you have to download them from some place where monopolistic businesses don't write the laws and patents aren't bought and stockpiled like weapons in the war against innovation and progress. I hope this inconvenience will not fester in your soul and slowly fill you with a seething hatred for all things Microsoft.
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    It doesn't fester in my soul.... I just am averse to a system which tells me all the things I cannot do, but fails to fulfill its obligations regarding security....
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    Many Thanks! I have run Synaptic, and downloaded things which looked interesting (the NPR station is playing in the background). Now to find a downloadable UBUNTU manual.....
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    Check this http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy
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    Ubuntu Manual is already installed. open any folder and press F1 key OR check this link.






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    Ubuntu Manual

    Thanks to all! Now to read, study and inwardly digest!
    Thanks again, Bill
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