help me with ubuntu!!

[smart_not]

hi Linux gurus. I have been using windows my entire life and have just recently come upon a unique computer with which i am required to use Linux. For the most part i am very satisfied with Linux, however, i am a huge gamer and i have been having much distress while trying to download software like Java, and Flash player. Fortunately i have narrowed my problems down a bit. usually software i want is compatible for Linux 2.6.24-24-generic but after that i become completely lost. I see a bunch of windows and downloading bars and stuff like that. I have also found minimal help from searching for step by step guides. Using Linux for the first time has proven difficult for me. Luckily I have come upon this Linux forum and i am now pleading for your help! To start off my long list of questions, I ask you. If possible how can I download a typical software and then have it accessible?

[MikeTbob]

Hello and Welcome to the Forums.
Have a look at this link, pay special attention to the section titled "Installing Software", it should get you off and running in minimal time. Good Luck and do enjoy your visits here.
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...ead-first.html

[reed9]

Linux 2.6.24-24-generic is a pretty old kernel. What version of Ubuntu are you using? Part of your problem might be that anything before Ubuntu 8.04 is no longer supported.

Here's some other help:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Sw...tu/FromWindows

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats

[Haarlem]

Hi smart_not,

I am also a n00b, but the look into the apt-get commands. They make package management a whole lot easier.

before you do try:

sudo apt-get update
and
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

[Katja]

Hi people i have problem and if you be kind to give me direction where to put my problem in this forum.....
i have problem with instaling greasemonkey to seamonkey..... i have some errors

thx

[Kieren]

Hello Katja

It is best etiquette to start your own thread when you have a problem so that people don't get confused. To do so go to the main page, choose the appropriate section and click "Create new thread". Also detail what you have tried and include any errors that you have received

[Kieren]

smart_not, you need to understand how to install software using a package manager so do read up on MikeTbob's suggestion.

Just to get you going with Java and Flash you can use the command:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

You will need to restart and running Firefox sessions before Flash and Java will work. This command will also give you support for things like MP3