After getting automatix install with the instructions on the wiki, it makes getting other programs MUCH easier. After selecting a host of programs like all the firefox plugins I will need, an Opera browser, and some games and appz, after just a few clicks I was downloading and installing the programs like I showed you. After they were finished, firefox will now display any site including You Tube and Runescape. Java and Flash are essential for web browsing anymore, and even windows users should make sure they get the latest updates of each.
With the yahoo toolbar and plugins installed I would say I pretty much have this browser good to go. Tabbed browsing makes this just as nice as IE, even if there is less encryption.
Along with the plugins and such I also instlled Google Earth, a nifty little program you may have heard of. It is used to see a ground image of ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Very cool, but when I first ran it I was getting a message that my graphics card drivers were not installed. The only driver disk I have for the GeForce 4 card I have in here is for Windows, so I installed the NIVIDA display drivers listed on Automatix. After a reset I loaded Google Earth again, and no message this time and MUCH smoother operation. Now I even have the graphics card setup :-D. The only thing left is the sound card...
Let me say Google Earth is a REALLY awesome program. If you haven't checked it out yet, I highly recommend you do. If you're good enough, you'll be able to find your own house.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Dapper Help
The version of Ubuntu I am running is known as Dapper Drake, which as of right now is the latest version. Rather then using versions numbers, like normal programs, these linux kids use names so you have to know what you're looking for. Cute huh? Not really, but here's what few commands in the terminal I've figured out so far:
sudo
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install
"sudo" is the main command for adding or removing programs, and each time should require your main password to be entered again. It wont show up, just type it in and press enter. After following the instructions for installing automatix through terminal I have selected quite a few programs and add ons to install, and automatix does it all for me easier then even the built-in Synaptic Device Manager does. Here is a screenshot of it running right now:
Once it is finished I will try out some of the apps and plugins I installed and let you all know how it goes.
sudo
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install
"sudo" is the main command for adding or removing programs, and each time should require your main password to be entered again. It wont show up, just type it in and press enter. After following the instructions for installing automatix through terminal I have selected quite a few programs and add ons to install, and automatix does it all for me easier then even the built-in Synaptic Device Manager does. Here is a screenshot of it running right now:
Once it is finished I will try out some of the apps and plugins I installed and let you all know how it goes.
I have found a "wiki" with easy instructions to install Automatix, an essential program for getting other programs. More on this later, meanwhile here is the link:
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Dapper#How_to_install_Automatix_on_Ubuntu.2C_Kubuntu.2C_and_Xubuntu
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Dapper#How_to_install_Automatix_on_Ubuntu.2C_Kubuntu.2C_and_Xubuntu
Firefox Plugin trouble
I have now gotten the plugins sitting on my desktop, ready to install. I'm pretty sure I have to run something through the terminal to install them, but every time I try I can never use it right. I follow the post in the ubuntu forums I read (here) about the basics of using the terminal but I still cannot even change directories. I'm an old DOS head and I feel so dumb. Is it the exact syntax I'm not getting right? I know I have to put the filename in right but I DO. I suppose I can do nothing but keep trying, of course I will post what I find.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
My Ubuntu Log
I have recently installed a version on linux known as Ubuntu. It is known for being the easiest to use, and it didn't take me long to set it up and use it. I am very impressed with this program so much that I decided to make a log of my activities as I set up and explore this slick app.
Ubuntu is based off of Debian, another version of linux. The purpose of Ubuntu is to give the user an easier interface and ease of use. I must say, aside from the command lines this is a very easy OS to get used to. Installing and running programs is done a little differently, but I'll go into that in future entries.
Ubuntu comes in a few different versions, Edubuntu and Kubuntu, They are both similar but kubuntu uses a slightly different interface. Edubuntu is for schools, etc.
The interface is a very nice looking GUI. Everything is done in point and click style until you need to execute a command. It comes with Firefox, a web browser, GAIM, a client through which you can sign onto any of your IM accounts, a ton of games, and many other helpful apps. I have as of yet to figure out how to install the plugins for firefox.
Ubuntu is based off of Debian, another version of linux. The purpose of Ubuntu is to give the user an easier interface and ease of use. I must say, aside from the command lines this is a very easy OS to get used to. Installing and running programs is done a little differently, but I'll go into that in future entries.
Ubuntu comes in a few different versions, Edubuntu and Kubuntu, They are both similar but kubuntu uses a slightly different interface. Edubuntu is for schools, etc.
The interface is a very nice looking GUI. Everything is done in point and click style until you need to execute a command. It comes with Firefox, a web browser, GAIM, a client through which you can sign onto any of your IM accounts, a ton of games, and many other helpful apps. I have as of yet to figure out how to install the plugins for firefox.
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