How do i download stuff on Ubuntu Linux?
Sunday, July 10th, 2011 at
12:11
I know that u can go to applications>add/remove programs, but how do i download stuff off the web? people talk about this "Wine" thing but i dont know what it does, or how to use it, i am very new to linux so please use steps, thank you.
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The preferred method of installing programs in Ubuntu is through the package manager program (System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager).
You can still download stuff from the web manually as well. Search for .deb packages for programs (Ubuntu uses .deb packages). You just download these and install them with a double-click.
Search for GetDeb website and the Ubuntu Tweak program to find out how you can install extra software on your Ubuntu.
Well, you could open your browser and download stuff the same way you do in Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Or, you could use wget from the command line:
http://linux.about.com/od/commands/l/blcmdl1_wget.htm
You Tube Can Help you get going with Ubuntu. Works for me
Hi, using WINE is very easy these days for new Linux users. You usually don’t even have to mess with any config files; it’s possible to do everything via an easy GUI.
You need to go to System-> Administration -> Software Sources and click on `Other Software` and add this line for Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic):
ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa
Now download and install WINE through Synaptic by refreshing the package list and then choosing and installing WINE.
Once WINE is installed and you’ve configured it as you require, you need to copy your Windows executable to your Windows drive, which, by default, should be located at:
~/.wine/drive_c/
That’s the equivalent of C:\ on a real Windows machine. In this directory you’ll see `Program Files`, which is where you’ll want to store your programs. Or, if you have an installer, copy it somewhere inside drive_c and execute it, choosing to install in `C:\Program Files` (which is really ~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files). Then, once you’ve completed the installation, you don’t really need the installer anymore.
You’ll have problems, however, if you try to execute a Windows program when it’s stored anywhere outside of drive_c. So, for example, if you tried to install something from an installer you had on your desktop, the installer would probably say something about a non-existent installation directory.
Check the AppDB at WineHQ to see if there are specific fixes you need for your specific program to run smoothly: http://appdb.winehq.org/
ubuntu linux is DIFFERENT than windows…you wouldn’t expect to install mac software on windows???
wine can be used to install windows software on linux but it isn’t noob friendly…my suggestion is to simply find the linux equivalent 🙂