Please help with Linux UBUNTU
By yzedxw
@yzedxw (357)
March 24, 2009 3:13am CST
Hello I have some problems with computer.It isn't a real problem but,I have a laptop with windows Vista and yesterday I installed Linux Ubuntu on it.All is working nice but I have some problems with installing programs and applications.Can somebody help me with it?I found some commands on the internet but not all are working for me.I want some new theme for example.I know how to download it but I don't know how to install and setup it.Then I want 3D cube.All what I want is some step by step manual where can I download things to Ubuntu and how can I install them to work properly.For example I have emeral Theme manager I couldn't import the theme but I downloaded another one and I don't know how I did it but I can activate it.I am a really new user in Ubuntu so please if anyone can help me.
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4 responses
@arvaster (521)
• United States
24 Mar 09
Hey there!
First off all: Congratulations for finally taking the big step 
And now to help you out a little bit :)
The package manager in Ubuntu is called Synaptic. That's where you will find most programs for your distro. It is in the system menu and you must run it as sudo to be able to install programs. For good security reasons.
For the cube you need full compiz/compiz-fusion. And the compiz config manager or whatever it is called. Just open up synaptic and search for "compiz config" and when you have the program installed just tweak around in there. There are alot of fun effects you can play with.
For emerald theme manager you need 1. emerald and 2. themes. Of course :P
To start emerald run this command "emerald --replace" and you can go into settings - sessions to add it to start-up programs so you don't have to run the command every time you boot up.
This is very tip of the ice berg but if you want more details and help add me as a friend and message me :)
Good luck!
And now to help you out a little bit :)
The package manager in Ubuntu is called Synaptic. That's where you will find most programs for your distro. It is in the system menu and you must run it as sudo to be able to install programs. For good security reasons.
For the cube you need full compiz/compiz-fusion. And the compiz config manager or whatever it is called. Just open up synaptic and search for "compiz config" and when you have the program installed just tweak around in there. There are alot of fun effects you can play with.
For emerald theme manager you need 1. emerald and 2. themes. Of course :P
To start emerald run this command "emerald --replace" and you can go into settings - sessions to add it to start-up programs so you don't have to run the command every time you boot up.
This is very tip of the ice berg but if you want more details and help add me as a friend and message me :)
Good luck!@yzedxw (357)
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24 Mar 09
Go to my discussion COMPUTER and read it..I think you have to tell something there:D
You can be a part of our longest discussion too:) Just have a look and you will see..I wrote some problems what I have too so you can help me to sort it..I am discussing with my mate and we have a lot of fun and he helped me a lot.
@gjabaigar (2200)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
What discussion? You mean this one . . . . http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1948222.aspx
Nah its boring discussion actually. 
Unless we have some pretty ladies dancing around the desktop with bouncing big large booties. 
Unless we have some pretty ladies dancing around the desktop with bouncing big large booties. 
@Arkie69 (2156)
• United States
24 Mar 09
I have been seriously considering Linux but I can't seem to find the information I need. I need a live tutor I guess. I try to keep my computer as simple as possible. The only games I play on it are the ones in the XP Pro install. I chat here on MyLot and surf the web a little and that is about it. I need a Linux OS that is simple to use. I think a lot of my problem with Linux is the fact there is so much information on it on the web it is hard to sort through it and find what you want. Any tips would be greatly Appreciated.
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@gjabaigar (2200)
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
Oh here you are..... lol.... I hope you are enjoying your Ubuntu..... lol.... Ok! Bye!... 
@rAiGHnEsuN (302)
• China
24 Mar 09
i'm sorry that i know little about linux, so i can't help you. best wishes for you!
