Where are the Applications..?
(Yes, I know I'm a Linux idiot!).
(Yes, I know I'm a Linux idiot!).
Anyone know about Ubuntu..?
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Where are the Applications..?
(Yes, I know I'm a Linux idiot!).
What applications do you want?
Apologies, I didn't explain my question properly -
What I mean is, if I want to see all the Applications on the PC,
Which folder are they in..?
Like on a Mac, they're in the 'Applications Folder'
easiest way is to run your "Software Manager" or "Synaptic" from the menu (bit like Android Market), then there should be an option to show only the installed programs.
Software can be installed to various directories, depending on how you install them and the permission level they run at. Most stuff will be in /bin some manual installs can go in /opt ,in my case Firefox and Calibre. Try this link for more info. http://www.ubuntugeek.com/linux-or-ubuntu-directory-structure.html
I'm not using Ubuntu now but have tried it and Linux Mint 12 which is based on it. I'm now using the Linux Mint based on Debian.
Software can be installed to various directories, depending on how you install them and the permission level they run at. Most stuff will be in /bin some manual installs can go in /opt ,in my case Firefox and Calibre. Try this link for more info. http://www.ubuntugeek.com/linux-or-ubuntu-directory-structure.html
I'm not using Ubuntu now but have tried it and Linux Mint 12 which is based on it. I'm now using the Linux Mint based on Debian.
No problem, the hardest bit for me with Linux is that sometimes you don't know what you don't know, (even after using it for years).
If you have an inkling of what you what you can do a search and find loads of help, but it can be difficult to know what to look for or what to ask. Chances are someone will have had the same problem and there will be a solution.
I was always frustrated that there was some problem with every distro, some software had bugs or the hardware I had wouldn't work but for the last 3-4 years I have had nothing that couldn't be overcome and am solely using Linux now, Windows is only used when I do AV support for meetings.
Cheers
If you have an inkling of what you what you can do a search and find loads of help, but it can be difficult to know what to look for or what to ask. Chances are someone will have had the same problem and there will be a solution.
I was always frustrated that there was some problem with every distro, some software had bugs or the hardware I had wouldn't work but for the last 3-4 years I have had nothing that couldn't be overcome and am solely using Linux now, Windows is only used when I do AV support for meetings.
Cheers
Could I run Mapsource on Ubuntu Linux..?
If it's Windows software then you can probably install and run it under 'Wine'.
Go to Applications, Ubuntu Software Centre, and type Wine in the search bar. Install 'Wine Microsoft Windows Compatibility Layer' if it isn't already.
Wine should then have it's own Applications menu entry.
Insert Mapsource CD and double click the mapsource installer file (the one with application extension .exe).
If it's spits the dummy and won't let you install it, right click the .exe file, click properties, click the Permissions tab and tick Execute: Allow executing file as a program.
Once installed it will appear in a sub menu of Wine.
Grey Beard
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How good is WINE? I understood that it was a bit flaky and gave mixed results, but maybe it's improved? Someone told me that WINE was an acronym for "Wine Is Not an Emulator" !
Grey Beard
Grey Beard
I've been pushing Mint for some time as I found it the easiest OS for a windows user - minimal terminal use and lots of icon based clicking.
Mint is based on ubuntu and just seems 'better'
I use it for some accounts software, Memory Map and to configure our lighting system which all run flawlessly under Wine.
I still dual boot with Vista though as Ubuntu and Wine just can't cope with PC games.
I've been pushing Mint for some time as I found it the easiest OS for a windows user - minimal terminal use and lots of icon based clicking.
Mint is based on ubuntu and just seems 'better'
I've also got Mint 12 installed and am testing it at the moment. If I can get the same stuff working as in Ubuntu (no reason why not) then I'll migrate over to Mint. I can't stand the Unity desktop and apparently it's all Ubuntu will ship with at the next release.
Hacknslash
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Hi DavidWhere are the Applications..?
(Yes, I know I'm a Linux idiot!).
In order to give accurate advice when using Ubuntu, people will need to know which version you are using. for example 10.04, 10.10, 11.04, 11.10.
If you open a terminal by pressing CTRL + ALT + T, then type the following command and press enter.
cat /etc/lsb-release
The output below is my mates laptop
DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=11.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=natty
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu 11.04"
If you're going to use Wine use the latest development version which usually means adding a new repostitory or you will get the older stable version.
This is the wine info page for Mapsource...
http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=227
Getting something working under wine usually means picking a combination of versions that work well together.
If your really struggling to run some windows software it may be worth having a virtual version of Windows using VMware or Virtualbox.
This is the wine info page for Mapsource...
http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=227
Getting something working under wine usually means picking a combination of versions that work well together.
If your really struggling to run some windows software it may be worth having a virtual version of Windows using VMware or Virtualbox.
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