How-to install software in ubuntu (edgy) - Part1

[duran1992]

how can i install something from a read only cd in ubuntu 10.10 i tried changing the exec thing and it says i cant change it

[TheOn3LeftBehind]

WHY IS IT SO FUCKING COMPLICATED?

[Dingusmaster792]

i got a question. wuts the difference between kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu? or are they all the same and fall under ubuntu?

[evilgnius]

they have a different environment... some designed to look more like windows... some to be less reousre intensive... some for simplicity... there are also some ubuntu distros desiged for a specific task... like video editing or educational...

[LordAmbitious]

the shell used for the graphical interface, kubuntu used KDE, Xubuntu uses xfce desktop, and Edubuntu is a variation that is designed for classrooms

[martmelee]

the bad thing with ubuntu is that doesn´t have like a "msn" to talk to people online... and i mean is not something REALLY necessary but... you know :) and acrually i installed it but i need to talk to my famuly in other countries..XD

[MrTard]

my Ubuntu install came with pidgin messenger, just enter your msn details like you would in windows messenger and sign in.... hope that helps

[Zoowey07]

Is there a way to get something that you don't have to worry about 100's of Dependencies or very little, I've just started using Linux, about 4 days now and i find my self spending hours looking and downloading/installing all these Dependencies.

[erwinquita]

if your using ubuntu. You won't have problems with the dependencies. you can install the software using aptitude command or apt-get. ex. sudo aptitude install leafpad

hope all goes well. regards

[Zoowey07]

ok, works great, thanks

[erwinquita]

Glad you got it working! I'm happy for you ;)

[pythonbyte]

If your using a Debian based ditro [eg Ubuntu, Xandos], type in 'apt-get -f install' - without the quotes, and this will install any missing dependencies.

[erwinquita]

I think -f is to force any conflicts or overwrite existing files. You may want to clear or check the options first. Anyways thanks for the post =)

[frisky24]

sweet thanks for the tutorial :)

[erwinquita]

glad to know and be of help. Thanks!