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| Elphaba | Jul 19 2005, 05:42 PM Post #1 |
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I was thinking of installing it as an alternative to XP <_< , but i would want to run it alongside of XP. As the web site says you have to download the right one for that. So i did but i have several problems. 1] EDIT I went back to the site, and clicked the one i want to download again, this time it is taking much longer and so i would guess this question is fixed. 2] When i tried to run the file windows came up and siad its little" Windows cant run this file with *example* *example* and so on programs, select a probgam to run it with. Where do i go from there? And i know this is not an Ubuntu support forum, but i have a feeling there is enough positive support here to help he, if not who should i PM? :mellow: |
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| Paper | Jul 19 2005, 05:47 PM Post #2 |
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I want to also run Ubuntu along side Windows. I download the normal version. Can I still use that? |
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| Elphaba | Jul 19 2005, 05:49 PM Post #3 |
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No, i do know the answer to that question. You have to download the "Live CD" version from what i understand... :unsure: |
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| The Virus | Jul 19 2005, 06:32 PM Post #4 |
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You have to install Linux on partition space of your harddrive if you're gonna run Windows too, and windows has to be the one installed first. I am personally goddamn sick of windows and it's crashing, so first thing tomorrow is buy a new harddrive, and install Ubuntu. |
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| Seth | Jul 19 2005, 06:34 PM Post #5 |
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I has a pony
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You must download the normal version, NOT the Live CD. You can then boot from the CD and run the install, and it will partition for you. |
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| Elphaba | Jul 19 2005, 07:17 PM Post #6 |
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Install/live DVD Is that it? |
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| Seth | Jul 19 2005, 07:19 PM Post #7 |
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I has a pony
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You don't need the DVD. Just an install CD. |
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| Elphaba | Jul 19 2005, 07:22 PM Post #8 |
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Ok, thanks alot.
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| Paper | Jul 19 2005, 09:13 PM Post #9 |
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Seth, can I do the partioning myself? |
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| Das | Jul 19 2005, 09:14 PM Post #10 |
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Smells of rich mahogany
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Can you use the up and down arrows, and the enter button? If you didn'y get the joke, yes. |
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| The Virus | Jul 20 2005, 10:45 AM Post #11 |
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I now have Ubuntu, but I don't understand most, can anyone help me on getting emulators for programs and stuff? I don't even know how to get Trillian or DC++ to work. Thanks |
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| Stefan | Jul 20 2005, 11:18 AM Post #12 |
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Mew?
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If you run Linux, use software for Linux ![]() Linux (or more specific: X) Trillian alternative: Gaim or Kopete. But Kopete's MSN plugin didn't work last time I checked. There are also loads of IDEs for Linux, but I haven't tried one yet, I'm already a coding monkey at work, so I don't really feel like programming at home. But for the occasional PHP stuff, I use GEdit, the Gnome "notepad". The Ubuntu user documentation might come in handy: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDocumentation Edit: Silly me >_< DC++ isn't an IDE, DevC++ is :wacko: |
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| The Virus | Jul 20 2005, 11:45 AM Post #13 |
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I have gaim atm, but I don't like it. And neither do I know how to upgrade firefox (came with ubuntu). |
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| Paper | Jul 20 2005, 11:57 AM Post #14 |
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Das Ein, I've only used Mandrake. By default is does all the partioning for you. I like to do it myself. It allows me to feel reassured.
If you are new to Linux I recommend you stick with using "rpm" files. These files automatically install and configure the programs. If you really do need to run a windows program then you can sue a compatibility layer program called wine. Please note that it is not an emulator, it is a compatibility layer. |
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| The Virus | Jul 20 2005, 12:04 PM Post #15 |
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And how do I get these? |
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