ubuntu-users Digest, Vol 57, Issue 167

[marc]

sg1 said:

> I have extensive knowledge when it comes to computer hardware, most
> Microsoft packages.
> 
> But with Ubunta I am having all sorts of problems installing programs
> that have been downloaded of the web, I do not mean the the add/remove
> programs.

I'll take a guess here that you are downloading packages from the Net and 
trying to install them. I had a Windows tech do this recently and get in 
a right mess.

This is _not_ how program installation works with Linux - well, you can 
do it that way, but you need to know what you are doing.

If you are using Ubuntu, then it's best to start by install software via 
Synaptic. There are other ways, but start by playing around with Synaptic.

> For example trying to operate the chat program to do with IRC just to
> communicate with people to learn more about Linux or Ubunta, so far no
> luck with any, just great frustration.

Which IRC package are you trying to install?

You need to be precise when explaining your problem here, so that we can 
offer the most accurate advice.

> I switched from microsoft products over to Ubunta because of less
> problems but I am re thinking of going back to microsoft because being
> able to understand the software.

We've all been there. It takes a little time to adapt to Linux. Just keep 
an open mind and remember that this isn't Windows and things are done a 
little differently.

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Best,
Marc