Linux NOOB in need of assistance!

[OmniCloud]

Ok...just installed Ubuntu 6.10 and I like it so far. But this thing is really barebones. Flash doesn't work for some sites. I can hardly play any of the music that I could on Windows XP, and I've tried to download applications like RealPlayer for Linux only to find out I don't have an application to automatically install applications:huh: Yeah...don't know what's going on, but I'm really excited about this whole New Linux thing-its a nice break from the usual and the ability to stretch out your desktop icons and the built-in screen savers already had me messing around with the interface all day. But seriously, how do I get this thing up to snuff?

1)How do I get all the flash and pop-ups to run on Ubuntu?
2)What's the best media player for music/videos?
3)Why can't I simply download something to my desktop and then install it by double clicking?
4)I remember playing Warcraft on the old PC entering commands like Cd/ cd/command and whatever. If I have to use the terminal for installing programs, what's the commands?

[Dark_Cloud]

Yeah, I have Ubunto also, and it's pretty kick ass. Well, aside from the fact that I suck horribly at it.

Ok, you know about the Synaptic Package Manager? It's under System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manger. You can use this to install most applications. The best Media Player is the Mplayer. Just type "mplayer" into the search feature in the Package Manager. I think you have to have the Universe and Multiverse options enabled though.

If you want to be a badass and install programs without using the Synaptic Package Manager, it's a lot harder. First you have to make sure it's in the correct format, which is the debian package (.deb). So basically if you want to install a program, the filename must end in .deb (example Limewire1.05.deb). Other file types include .rpm and .zip. You cant install those without converting them first. But anyway, I suggest you read up on file types because I am only just gaining a good grasp of the concept myself. Go to help.ubuntu.com and read the Ubuntu Desktop Guide. There's lots of good stuff.

I could tell you how to install applications, but it would be a lot easier if you went there and read it for yourself. They know how to explain it a lot better than me. But as a quick crash course, I'll try my best to explain it just in case you're too lazy to go the the help page.

You know, I was reading the Ubuntu guide and it claims you are supposed to be able to install debian packages by double clicking them, but I have never been able to get one to work. I just use the terminal window method.

The command line thing goes something like this. You open up terminal and it shows:

usernamer@s-576-484-48:~$

This means you are in your home folder. To change to Desktop, or another folder, type this:

usernamer@s-576-484-48:~$cd /home/username/Desktop(or whatever forlder you want to change to)

(This needs to be typed perfectly or you'll get an error message. Put the spaces in the right spot, use correct capitalization, etc. Obviously you put in your own username instead of the words "username")

Ok, so now you're in your Desktop folder. Lets say you have a program you want to install. Assuming the file you want to install is also in your Desktop folder, type:

usernamer@s-576-484-48:~/Desktop$sudo dpkg -i programfile.deb

This should bring up the install promp in your terminal window.

Ok, here are a few things to remember:

'sudo' is the command that Ubuntu uses to run any user as root. you must use it before running a command. Just type "sudo" and then add a space between the next part of your command.

'dpkg' is the command to install application that are in the debian format (.deb). 'dpkg -i' is to install programs, 'dpgk -u' is to uninstall programs. There are others too that I just forgot.

'cd' command is how you change directories.

'chmod' is an app used to change permissions. Usually then you download a file, the permissions are messed up. If you try to execute it like I showed you above, you may get a error saying that the access is denied or something like that. You need to fix this by running 'chmod' like so:


usernamer@s-576-484-48:~/Desktop$ sudo chmod a+x /programfile.deb

***

So basically this is what you need to know to install programs that arent in the Synaptic Package Manager. Just make sure when you type your commands in the terminal correctly. I cant emphasize this enough. To this day, every time I install a program I mess up like twice because I put the "/" in the wrong place, forgot to capitalize a word, or forgot the space. Also, make sure you are in the correct folder when trying to install an application.

As far as the flash thing goes, it's probably just a problem with your browser. Mine came preloaded with the new firefox version and all the flash stuff was already installed. All I had to do was install the correct plugins. When I saw a flash that my browser couldn't play, it would have and "install plugin" option in place of the flash, or a prompt that popped up. I dont see why it doesnt do the same for you. Maybe your version of firefox is too old?

Well anyway, that's the best I can do for ya. It might be hard to understand, but just work at it an eventually you'll get the hang of it. I was just as clueless as you but eventually I got every program (or a linux clone) on my Ubuntu desktop as I had on my Windows. Best thing I ever did. Linux is much harder than windows, but it's way more stable, reliable, and best of all everything is free.

[Garfunkel]

I pm'd you a bunch of stuff.

I can post this link enough, it is a godsend. http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy

If you don't like the look of ubuntu, you can install a package called "kubuntu-desktop" via the terminal/synaptic. Ubuntu uses something called gnome as it's window manager while kubuntu uses KDE, you may like the look of KDE more (i do), the reason i recommended ubuntu instead of kubuntu to you in the first place is because ubuntu is more known then ubuntu, it is easier to find support online - which is very important for newbs.

kubuntu desktop also comes with many apps that kubuntu comes with.

If you install kubuntu-desktop and you want to run KDE, log out and select "season" from the login screen, from there you can select which one out of gnome/kde/failsafe you want to run.

When you install kubuntu-desktop it will ask you a question or 2, one is something along the lines of "do you want kdm to be the default", there are options of gdm and kdm, kdm is the kde login manager while gdm is the gnome counterpart.

[OmniCloud]

Ubuntu is fine mate...Tks for the PM..there's a lot of info there and I know I can probably do it myself with patience. But that's the thing! I'm seriously lacking it right now! "BREATE...."

Ok...let me calm down..this is much harder than I anticipated...but what the heck eh?

OK...I'm really not trying to touch the command line yet unless I have to so I installed files using the synaptic package...and it says I've installed Flash and some other thing to play different file formats, but where the heck is it? It's not in my home folder? When I'm in Synaptic-the green box is highlighted and it says this flash.unfreewhateva thing is installed:huh: So how do I get it to work?

They synaptic thing seems to be all I really need...but can you install programs like Limewire for Linux/CD burners? I have Amarok and it plays my MP3's for me, it had an automatic install thing that allowed MP3's to play. I tired to do this with FireFox but it didn't install it. I had the file...then I extracted it...then I think I had to do something in the command line to finish it off which I didn't. Yeah...still pretty much lost..but tks for the help guys...KEEP IT COMING!

[OmniCloud]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ directory
bash: directory: command not found
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ ./flashplayer-installer
bash: ./flashplayer-installer: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/home/omnicloud@Omnicloud/desktop
bash: cd/home/omnicloud@Omnicloud/desktop: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop
bash: cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/omnicloud/Desktop
bash: cd/omnicloud/Desktop: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$Wtha that fajdfjia f ifdjiaj; fis is GOIng on here~!!!!!!!

This is what the freak I'm doing here!! Intimidating???!!! Ya think!!! lol...seriously...just sort of fill in the blanks for me guys...

I also noticed when I'm trying to install flash using the synaptic package thing...the Flash installer doesn't have the little Ubuntu Icon right next to that everything else has that's on my computer. Does that mean it's installed but..not really installed???!! WHat the frEaK is goinG oN hEre!!!!!:mad: Why Can't I find the stuff that I just installed???

[Garfunkel]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ directory
bash: directory: command not found

try "ls" instead, it lists the files/directories.

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ ./flashplayer-installer
bash: ./flashplayer-installer: No such file or directory

i will need more info on what you are doing here.

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/home/omnicloud@Omnicloud/desktop
bash: cd/home/omnicloud@Omnicloud/desktop: No such file or directory

when you start up the terminal as a regular user (like you are doing) you are already in your home directory. So to go to the Desktop type in "cd Desktop" remember Linux is case sensitive. Also you need a space between an operation and an argument, so you need a space between "cd" and the directory you want ot go.

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop
bash: cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/omnicloud/Desktop
bash: cd/omnicloud/Desktop: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$Wtha that fajdfjia f ifdjiaj; fis is GOIng on here~!!!!!!!

see above.

Don't worry mate, it may seem annoying but over the coming weeks you will get the hang of it and after a few months it will become second nature, i am not a pro (only used linux for a year) but you get used to it, you are doing great so far, some are stupid and give up just like that.

Linux puts programs you install in the /usr/bin or /usr/local/bin Remember, the first "/" means the root directory, so if you forget to type in the "/" before usr the terminal will think you are trying to go to a directory in your home directory called usr, not the root directory. So if you are going to a directory in the directory you are already in you do not need the starting "/".

Most of the time when you install a package it will automatically turn up int he applications menu, depending on the type of package.

Here is something you may not like:

Macromedia has not yet released flash player for linux, but it is in beta, all you have is a plugin for firefox, it works in firefox but if you try to play flash outside of firefox it won't. There are beta's around and i may be able to help you install it if you want. If you installed flash through synaptic it would have been the plugin for firefox so flash in firefox should work, if it doesn't, check the link i gave you, the unofficial guide.

If you want to install limewire, go to that guide and search for "frostwire" (better then limewire BTW) it will give you instructions for the terminal or you can do it through the gui by going to the link the instructions specify and downloading the file it asks you to and double clicking it.

If you want cd/dvd burning, search for "gnomebaker" or "k3b" in synaptic or type in "sudo apt-get install gnomebaker k3b"

here is something you may very much like:

"sudo nautilus" nautilus is similar to the "explorer" type program on windows, when you go to places -> home it opens this up.
so when you type in "sudo nautilus" you will be in the root account, (that is why you must type your password in). to access the root directory press "up" on the taskbar. Now, you may only see 2 directories, one called "home" (which has the user accounts) and the other called "media" )which is where cd/dvd/hdd/usb drives are mounted). This is not all there is, nautilus is hiding folders from you for security reasons, to view them go to view -> show hidden files, or type in "ctrl+H". At this moment you are the root user and have complete access.

keep learning and you will be a pro in no time.

[Coded-Dude]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ ./flashplayer-installer
bash: ./flashplayer-installer: No such file or directory
Trying to install flash........

You need to make sure you have unpackaged the file(if its tarred or zipped) and make sure you are in the directory where the file is.

Usually you have to:
# cd flash-installer/
# ./flash-installer

Filenames/Directorynames may vary.

As Yes_Its_Me said: us ls to list files/directories

# ls -al
this is a good informative long listing and it will show "hidden" files

Also when you cd to directories you need a space between the command and the path.
Thats why you are getting the error "bash: cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop: No such file or directory"
Becasue "cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop" doesn't actually exist.
To linux it thinks you are trying to execute the file ./cd/home/omnicloud/Desktop

[BugenhagenXIII]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd/home/omnicloud@Omnicloud/desktop
bash: cd/home/omnicloud@Omnicloud/desktop: No such file or directory


You need a space between "cd" and the directory you want to change too. Check out www.ubuntuforums.org as well, lots of help there. And don't expect every flash site to work as of right now, as Flash Player 9 is still beta.

[OmniCloud]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ ls
boys2men - its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.mp3.tar.gz Desktop
cdrom0.tar.gz Examples
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd desktop
bash: cd: desktop: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ cd Desktop
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~/Desktop$ ls
foo-008ffbc980.desktop hammer-00f4891e78.desktop
frobate-005cb73b0f.desktop install_flash_player_7_linux
greasy-002d32c125.desktop install_flash_player_7_linux.tar.gz
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~/Desktop$

Ok guys...I finally got the desktop thing...Just cd Desktop
now I see the Flash..what command is next?

[OmniCloud]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ sudo
usage: sudo -K | -L | -V | -h | -k | -l | -v
usage: sudo [-HPSb] [-p prompt] [-u username|#uid]
{ -e file [...] | -i | -s | <command> }
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ apt-get
apt 0.6.45ubuntu14 for linux i386 compiled on Sep 27 2006 23:43:26
Usage: apt-get [options] command
apt-get [options] install|remove pkg1 [pkg2 ...]
apt-get [options] source pkg1 [pkg2 ...]

apt-get is a simple command line interface for downloading and
installing packages. The most frequently used commands are update
and install.

Commands:
update - Retrieve new lists of packages
upgrade - Perform an upgrade
install - Install new packages (pkg is libc6 not libc6.deb)
remove - Remove packages
source - Download source archives
build-dep - Configure build-dependencies for source packages
dist-upgrade - Distribution upgrade, see apt-get(8)
dselect-upgrade - Follow dselect selections
clean - Erase downloaded archive files
autoclean - Erase old downloaded archive files
check - Verify that there are no broken dependencies

Options:
-h This help text.
-q Loggable output - no progress indicator
-qq No output except for errors
-d Download only - do NOT install or unpack archives
-s No-act. Perform ordering simulation
-y Assume Yes to all queries and do not prompt
-f Attempt to continue if the integrity check fails
-m Attempt to continue if archives are unlocatable
-u Show a list of upgraded packages as well
-b Build the source package after fetching it
-V Show verbose version numbers
-c=? Read this configuration file
-o=? Set an arbitrary configuration option, eg -o dir::cache=/tmp
See the apt-get(8), sources.list(5) and apt.conf(5) manual
pages for more information and options.
This APT has Super Cow Powers.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ install gnomebaker
install: missing destination file operand after `gnomebaker'
Try `install --help' for more information.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$



what am I doing wrong in this one?
I typed in sudo
then: apt-get
then: install gnomebaker
got the "missing destination file operand" what does this mean and how to I correct it?

what do I need to change here?

[Garfunkel]

you extract the .tar.gz in the terminal or you can right click it and press "extract here", then after you cd to Desktop cd to the folder flash is in, so it should be

cd Deskotp/install_flash_player_7_linux

and then:
./flashplayer-installer

[Garfunkel]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ sudo
usage: sudo -K | -L | -V | -h | -k | -l | -v
usage: sudo [-HPSb] [-p prompt] [-u username|#uid]
{ -e file [...] | -i | -s | <command> }
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ apt-get
apt 0.6.45ubuntu14 for linux i386 compiled on Sep 27 2006 23:43:26
Usage: apt-get [options] command
apt-get [options] install|remove pkg1 [pkg2 ...]
apt-get [options] source pkg1 [pkg2 ...]

apt-get is a simple command line interface for downloading and
installing packages. The most frequently used commands are update
and install.

Commands:
update - Retrieve new lists of packages
upgrade - Perform an upgrade
install - Install new packages (pkg is libc6 not libc6.deb)
remove - Remove packages
source - Download source archives
build-dep - Configure build-dependencies for source packages
dist-upgrade - Distribution upgrade, see apt-get(8)
dselect-upgrade - Follow dselect selections
clean - Erase downloaded archive files
autoclean - Erase old downloaded archive files
check - Verify that there are no broken dependencies

Options:
-h This help text.
-q Loggable output - no progress indicator
-qq No output except for errors
-d Download only - do NOT install or unpack archives
-s No-act. Perform ordering simulation
-y Assume Yes to all queries and do not prompt
-f Attempt to continue if the integrity check fails
-m Attempt to continue if archives are unlocatable
-u Show a list of upgraded packages as well
-b Build the source package after fetching it
-V Show verbose version numbers
-c=? Read this configuration file
-o=? Set an arbitrary configuration option, eg -o dir::cache=/tmp
See the apt-get(8), sources.list(5) and apt.conf(5) manual
pages for more information and options.
This APT has Super Cow Powers.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ install gnomebakerk3b
install: missing destination file operand after `gnomebakerk3b'
Try `install --help' for more information.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ install help
install: missing destination file operand after `help'
Try `install --help' for more information.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ install/help
bash: install/help: No such file or directory
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ install--help
bash: install--help: command not found
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ install help
install: missing destination file operand after `help'
Try `install --help' for more information.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$

what am I doing wrong in this one?
I typed in sudo
then: apt-get
then: install gnomebakerkb3

what do I need to change here?

gnomebaker and k3b are different programs, so you just need spaces, so type in:

sudo apt-get install gnomebaker

for just gnomebaker, Or:

sudo apt-get install k3b

for just k3b, or for both type in:

sudo apt-get install gnomebaker k3b

(don't forget the space!)

If you want the help pages for a command type in --help. For example:

apt-get --help

(again, don't forget the space!)

or you can view a manual by typing:

man apt-get

[OmniCloud]

Ok...here's the status....

I've gotten my music going...I have about 150 songs in 2 tiny folders on my desktop. Amarok only seems to play the songs when there visible on my desktop, and K3b can burn everything from an audio CD to another ISO file. Cool...

All my Naruto videos are Avi. so I'm trying to get a plug-in or something for the media player.

And the biggest thing right now is this flash issue...I havent gotten the terminal thing down yet, but there's was an option to after I extracted the file to automatically install it in the terminal..Now I'm here..
Macromedia Flash Player 7 will be installed in the following directory:

Mozilla installation directory = /home/omnicloud/.mozilla

Proceed with the installation? (y/n/q): y

NOTE: Please ask your administrator to remove the xpti.dat from the
components directory of the Mozilla or Netscape browser.


Installation complete.


Perform another installation? (y/n):


What the heck does this mean? And more importantly, how do I activate this thing? It says it's installed, then I should be able to visit flash sites right?

Btw-I know I'm a long ways off..but I really appreciate you guys help! +REP YEsitsMe!) The guides can be intimidating if you don't have a clue what your doing so I really appreciate all your support with my noobness...lol

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ Code: sudo apt-get install sun-java5-jre sun-java5-plugin
bash: Code:: command not found
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ Code: sudo apt-get install sun-java5-jre sun-java5-plugin
bash: Code:: command not found
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$





why am I still getting error?

[BugenhagenXIII]

Follow the directions here (http://www.getautomatix.com/wiki/index.php?title=Installation&Itemid=38#Easy_Direct_Installation) to install Automatix. Then run it. It'll install shit for you. Enjoy.

[OmniCloud]

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get
Password:
apt 0.6.45ubuntu14 for linux i386 compiled on Sep 27 2006 23:43:26
Usage: apt-get [options] command
apt-get [options] install|remove pkg1 [pkg2 ...]
apt-get [options] source pkg1 [pkg2 ...]

apt-get is a simple command line interface for downloading and
installing packages. The most frequently used commands are update
and install.

Commands:
update - Retrieve new lists of packages
upgrade - Perform an upgrade
install - Install new packages (pkg is libc6 not libc6.deb)
remove - Remove packages
source - Download source archives
build-dep - Configure build-dependencies for source packages
dist-upgrade - Distribution upgrade, see apt-get(8)
dselect-upgrade - Follow dselect selections
clean - Erase downloaded archive files
autoclean - Erase old downloaded archive files
check - Verify that there are no broken dependencies

Options:
-h This help text.
-q Loggable output - no progress indicator
-qq No output except for errors
-d Download only - do NOT install or unpack archives
-s No-act. Perform ordering simulation
-y Assume Yes to all queries and do not prompt
-f Attempt to continue if the integrity check fails
-m Attempt to continue if archives are unlocatable
-u Show a list of upgraded packages as well
-b Build the source package after fetching it
-V Show verbose version numbers
-c=? Read this configuration file
-o=? Set an arbitrary configuration option, eg -o dir::cache=/tmp
See the apt-get(8), sources.list(5) and apt.conf(5) manual
pages for more information and options.
This APT has Super Cow Powers.
omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$ sudo aptitude install sun-java5-jre sun-java5-bin sun-java5-plugin
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Initializing package states... Done
Building tag database... Done
The following NEW packages will be automatically installed:
java-common libltdl3 odbcinst1debian1 unixodbc
The following NEW packages will be installed:
java-common libltdl3 odbcinst1debian1 sun-java5-bin sun-java5-jre
sun-java5-plugin unixodbc
0 packages upgraded, 7 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Need to get 30.4MB of archives. After unpacking 84.9MB will be used.
Do you want to continue? [Y/n/?] y
Writing extended state information... Done
Get:1 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/main java-common 0.25ubuntu1 [76.8kB]
Get:2 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/main libltdl3 1.5.22-4 [168kB]
Get:3 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/main odbcinst1debian1 2.2.11-13 [64.1kB]
Get:4 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/main unixodbc 2.2.11-13 [269kB]
Get:5 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/multiverse sun-java5-bin 1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1 [22.3MB]
Get:6 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/multiverse sun-java5-jre 1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1 [7454kB]
Get:7 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com edgy/multiverse sun-java5-plugin 1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1 [1352B]
Fetched 30.4MB in 1m29s (339kB/s)
Preconfiguring packages ...
Selecting previously deselected package java-common.
(Reading database ... 96567 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking java-common (from .../java-common_0.25ubuntu1_all.deb) ...
Selecting previously deselected package libltdl3.
Unpacking libltdl3 (from .../libltdl3_1.5.22-4_i386.deb) ...
Selecting previously deselected package odbcinst1debian1.
Unpacking odbcinst1debian1 (from .../odbcinst1debian1_2.2.11-13_i386.deb) ...
Selecting previously deselected package unixodbc.
Unpacking unixodbc (from .../unixodbc_2.2.11-13_i386.deb) ...
Selecting previously deselected package sun-java5-bin.
Unpacking sun-java5-bin (from .../sun-java5-bin_1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1_i386.deb) ...
Selecting previously deselected package sun-java5-jre.
Unpacking sun-java5-jre (from .../sun-java5-jre_1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1_all.deb) ...
sun-dlj-v1-1 license has already been accepted
Selecting previously deselected package sun-java5-plugin.
Unpacking sun-java5-plugin (from .../sun-java5-plugin_1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1_i386.deb) ...
Setting up java-common (0.25ubuntu1) ...

Setting up libltdl3 (1.5.22-4) ...

Setting up odbcinst1debian1 (2.2.11-13) ...

Setting up unixodbc (2.2.11-13) ...

Setting up sun-java5-bin (1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1) ...

Setting up sun-java5-plugin (1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1) ...

Setting up sun-java5-jre (1.5.0-08-0ubuntu1) ...
***
* Updating MIME database in /usr/share/mime...
Wrote 481 strings at 20 - 27f8
Wrote aliases at 27f8 - 29ac
Wrote parents at 29ac - 337c
Wrote literal globs at 337c - 33e0
Wrote suffix globs at 33e0 - 6778
Wrote full globs at 6778 - 679c
Wrote magic at 679c - bdac
Wrote namespace list at bdac - bdbc
***

omnicloud@Omnicloud-desktop:~$



I finally GOT SOMETHING TO WORK!!!!!

[OmniCloud]

Follow the directions here (http://www.getautomatix.com/wiki/index.php?title=Installation&Itemid=38#Easy_Direct_Installation) to install Automatix. Then run it. It'll install shit for you. Enjoy.YEah...I know I was gonna install it later..I wanted to get the bases down first cuz I heard the program acts up sometimes....

Just got Frostwire up too!

[Coded-Dude]

lol - congratulations!

Before you knwo it you will be answering questions to other noobs.
The linux is strong with you!

[BugenhagenXIII]

Yeah, sometimes it does weird things. However, using it on a clean install works beautifully. It's only if you've done alot of installing/uninstalling of non-standard things that really fucks it up. There are also some instances where it causes breakages because it might force upgrades you've blacklisted, but that's never happened to me. Besides, in Edgy, the only thing I downgrade and prevent from upgrading is Anjuta, because 2.0.2(the version in the repos) is like pre-pre-alpha, and freezes while loading text files.

But it's good to learn the basics and do things manually the first time around. I only suggested it because it seemed like you were getting pretty frustrated, and being frustrated sucks.

Oh, and when you post the commands you use and the output, put it between [ CODE][ /CODE] tags(without the spaces). It makes it easier to read.

[OmniCloud]

Yeah, sometimes it does weird things. However, using it on a clean install works beautifully. It's only if you've done alot of installing/uninstalling of non-standard things that really fucks it up. There are also some instances where it causes breakages because it might force upgrades you've blacklisted, but that's never happened to me. Besides, in Edgy, the only thing I downgrade and prevent from upgrading is Anjuta, because 2.0.2(the version in the repos) is like pre-pre-alpha, and freezes while loading text files.

But it's good to learn the basics and do things manually the first time around. I only suggested it because it seemed like you were getting pretty frustrated, and being frustrated sucks.

Oh, and when you post the commands you use and the output, put it between [ CODE][ /CODE] tags(without the spaces). It makes it easier to read.OK buddy, I'll try to post it more clearly man...

I got some Avi. Naruto running and I think I'm satisfied for tonight!!! I still need a LOT of help though. With windows, I'm used to just going to "my computer" or "my documents" and seeing all the stuff that's on my harddrive. It's a bit more confusing wit all the bin. tarz. and crazy stuff here in Linux. I'm still trying to get the Flash sites to work as well. Youtube is OK..but stuff like Gametrailers and Playbeyond don't work. I wish they would hurry up and release the official Flash 9 so I can just copy and paste some1 in the terminal lol...

Again TKS for the support guys! I'll surely need all your help again VERY SOON!

EDIT: Some guy at the Ubuntu forums have a link up with this crazy long command line...Whateva the heck was in there-it got my flash up and running and player I downloaded runs Avi. just fine! Tks I'm almost back to where I was on Windows....almost time to start getting into the real apps that set Linux apart!

[Garfunkel]

wow your advancing at an alarming rate, good to see your already starting to use aptitude instead of apt-get - you will benefit from it in the long run.

have you got your 3d desktop working yet? because i can give you a new repository you can put in your /etc/apt/sources.list that will allow you to have the most up to date version of beryl possible, although it may not be too stable (saying that it works fine for me)

also, if you are having separation anxiety from leaving windoze maybe you would like to run windoze IN linux through a virtual machine. we can show you how to do that too.

[OmniCloud]

Before I just into the desktop thing..is there any app to run like all of your wallpapers automatically on an hourly basis?

What is the latest version of flash for Linux...Or better yet Ubuntu-IGN's video's still don't work.

[Coded-Dude]

Flash 7.......8 is expected on mac/linux/hp-ux/etc sometime in 07(hopefully early)
is there any app to run like all of your wallpapers automatically on an hourly basis

Never thought about doing that, but I am sure there is a command you can put into crontab to make that happen automatically.

[Garfunkel]

Before I just into the desktop thing..is there any app to run like all of your wallpapers automatically on an hourly basis?

What is the latest version of flash for Linux...Or better yet Ubuntu-IGN's video's still don't work.

here is something you might like, it's not exactly what you said but it runs your screensavers as a moving wallpaper.

sudo aptitude install xwinwrap

or if you can't do it that way, download this:

http://duflots.e-supinfo.net/admincompiz/xwinwrapcvs.deb.tar.gz

extract it and double click it to install.

then you can type one of these commands into a terminal to see some massive eyecandy:

Xmatrix

xwinwrap -ni -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/xmatrix -window-id WID -delay 40000 -density 60 -crack

(doesn't work for me for some reason)

Flying Toasters

xwinwrap -ni -argb -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/flyingtoasters -window-id WID -delay 10000

Plasma

xwinwrap -ni -argb -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/plasma -window-id WID &

GLmatrix

xwinwrap -ni -argb -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/glmatrix -window-id WID -delay 10000

Ant

xwinwrap -ni -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/antspotlight -window-id WID -delay 10000

Bubbles

xwinwrap -ni -argb -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/bubble3d -window-id WID -delay 10000

Flurry

xwinwrap -ni -argb -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/flurry -window-id WID -delay 10000

Noof

xwinwrap -ni -o 0.4 -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/noof -window-id WID -delay 10000

Blocktube

xwinwrap -ni -argb -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/blocktube -window-id WID -delay 10000

GLslideshow

xwinwrap -ni -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- /usr/lib/xscreensaver/glslideshow -window-id WID -duration 30 -pan 15 -fade 10 -clip -delay 50000

[cliffbo]

i just had to post here... its my little footprint in the snow... now back to the PS3 forums... happy Xmas

[Garfunkel]

i just had to post here... its my little footprint in the snow... now back to the PS3 forums... happy Xmas

Not good enough Cliff! you need to install Linux to be a part of this exclusive club.

[OmniCloud]

[QUOTE=Yes_It's_Me;1337842] Do you know how to use FFMPEG...that Gran Turismo file didn't work In my VLM player and I saw many users saying installing codecs and stuff is complicated so I just decided to install a converter app. I think I have to use this thing in the Terminal though? Don' know where to go from here man...Just wanna convert MPEG-4 files to something that works in my VLM player.

[Garfunkel]

In the link i gave you there should be info on installing multimedia codecs, install all of them. It isn't hard, they are all in synaptic if you want to do it from there

Also, have a look in the guide on how to install VLC (or by vlm did you mean vlc?) That should be able to play the mp4 file with the codecs installed.

Go to synaptic and search for "konverter", i don't know if they are there (i am using windoze atm, playing BF2)

If they are not there, go here (http://www.kraus.tk/projects/konverter/packages/konverter_0.93-1_i386.deb) to get konverter (it is a .deb so all you have to do is click it), it should install any dependencies it needs automagically. (i hope!).

I don't know how to use ffmpeg right now :( it seems quite complicated and fidely.

[OmniCloud]

Yeah..I meant VLC man...I'll post again with the progress..Ur R dA man!!!

[OmniCloud]

I install all the codecs but VLC still doesn't play it...

And I'm trying to remove this "mediaplayer" that was built into the OS so that I can install Mplayer which is supposed to play a bunch of formats..but it won't let me remove it from add/remove option and synaptic says I already removed it? How do you remove stuff from the terminal?

Are where the freak is a regular video-converter Like PSPvideo9 or something where It can just automatically convert the file to another format?

[Garfunkel]

on konverter do what you want?

to remove programs from the terminal you type

sudo aptitude remove PROGRAM

You probably can't remove the standard (totem) media player, because it contains many dependencies required for other apps. Just install mplayer without removing the media player.

[BugenhagenXIII]

I'm 90% sure you can remove totem, it just has you uninstall ubuntu-desktop, which is fine.

And aptitude ain't all it's cracked up to be.

[Garfunkel]

I'm 90% sure you can remove totem, it just has you uninstall ubuntu-desktop, which is fine.

And aptitude ain't all it's cracked up to be.

yeah, ubuntu-desktop is just a package container holding many other packages, it is safe to remove.

aptitude is ok, better then regular apt, i personally use SMARTPM, i really like it's feature set.

[BugenhagenXIII]

Regular apt kicks aptitude's ass. Reason:

Say there's package A. I really like A, and use it on a regular basis. Then I find package B, which happens to depend on package A. I install it with aptitude to try it out. Turns out I don't like it. I use aptitude to uninstall it. Nothing on my system, except for B, depends on A, so aptitude removes it.

Aptitude regularly uninstalls things I want. That's not good. Besides, who care about a few unused libraries on your system? Unless you're on a ridiculously old machine with a small HDD.

[Garfunkel]

yes but for me it is the lesser of two evils, besides, smart pwns all