Linux newbie help =/

**UniX696** · 08-16-2004

I'm new to linux.. infact i just installed it and well im wanting to installl wine and winex so that i may be able to run some of my games ect. Anyways i get this when i go to install anything... so far i know i get this message on .rpm .exe . run extensions.

You can configure GNOME to associate apps. with file types......etc.

I dont know what to do so any and all help will be greatly apreceated.

**kkubasik** · 08-17-2004

you have 2 options, one is to associate the command rpm -i with all .rpm, but this is simpler. first navigate to the directory that the rpm is in

Code:

cd /home/qub333/downloads

then type

Code:

rpm -i <nameofrpm>

you can use the tab key part way though typing the name to autocomplete it.

**HOUSCOUS** · 08-17-2004

Your question is too broad to answer, you might get a book or reference from internet. If you have one specific problem during your practice that might easier to answer.

**kkubasik** · 08-17-2004

his problem is pretty explicit, he just hasnt associated any programs with the .rpm extention.

**UniX696** · 08-18-2004

Alright im slowly but surely getting this figured out ... What do I need to type to run .exe programs with wine?

**sarumont** · 08-19-2004

Originally Posted by UniX696

Alright im slowly but surely getting this figured out ... What do I need to type to run .exe programs with wine?

Open up a term and type:

Code:

wine notepad.exe

**UniX696** · 08-19-2004

Thanks i figured that out now i have a new problem i need to install my video driver.

Before beginning the driver installation, you should exit the X server.
In addition you should set your default run level so you will boot to a
vga console and not boot directly into X

How will i do this?

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