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Hey Guys, Does anyone know how to install files from disk or flash in Ubuntu 9.04?? here's the thing: I want to download WINE, from a free Wi-Fi cafe or ...
  1. 07-20-2009 #1
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    Lightbulb install from disk?

    Hey Guys,

    Does anyone know how to install files from disk or flash in Ubuntu 9.04??

    here's the thing: I want to download WINE, from a free Wi-Fi cafe or Unlimited download server...

    How can I import wine from a windows laptop to an Ubuntu desktop???

    Thanks! Caleb
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    It would be helpful if there was an app that automated this for you...
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    Ubuntu comes with a program called gdebi installed by default, which is a GUI installer for local .deb packages. Just double click on the package to install.

    It will try to resolve dependencies by downloading them, however, so you'll need to make sure you download all dependencies as well. You can search for packages and their depencies here: http://packages.ubuntu.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaCalebMan View Post
    It would be helpful if there was an app that automated this for you...
    For Flash, Ubuntu does have an automated system to install it. Go to a website that uses Flash and you'll be asked if you want to install the proper plug-in. It should handle all that for you.

    If that doesn't work, open up a terminal and type:
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    sudo apt-get install ubunt-restricted-extras
    That will pull in Flash, WMV/MP3/DVD playback, Java, and a number of other useful things that can't be included on the Ubuntu disc due to licensing restrictions.
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    Oh, sorry! I meant a flash disk! I suppose it's better known as a USB Drive.

    I want to download a Linux program (REALLY BIG), from a free wi-fi internet cafe,
    but I only have a Windows XP latop for that. And then import it to my Linux desktop.

    Most peope says it can be done, but never told me how.
    By the way, is a package usually in .deb format or RPM format, and does it matter?

    Thanks, Caleb...
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    Deb format is used by Debian based systems, such as Ubuntu. Rpm's are used by Fedora, OpenSuse, Mandriva, and distros based on them, so you definitely need the a debian package. You should ideally get a deb package specifically built for Ubuntu, and the specific version of Ubuntu that you're running. Sometimes a package built for Debian will work ok with Ubuntu, but you're asking your trouble.

    Again, you can download the package via the Ubuntu package site I posted above, transfer it to your Ubuntu box and just double click to install.
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    Thanks a bunch!
    I'll give it a try,
    Caleb
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    I tried the top command in terminal, and it shows 3 running, 126 sleeping, and 1 zombie...

    what's a zombie?
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