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| Re: Ubuntu Linux by uspry1(f): 11:16pm On Aug 07, 2008 |
You're welcome, pipmaster! Pidgin, kopete, and gyache* are equivalent to Yahoo Messenger on Ubuntu. Both kopete and gyache is webcam and voice support. *program are available in Synaptic Package Manager. Good luck! |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 1:25am On Aug 08, 2008 |
mehn pipmaster am happy that u have finally gotten the internet working , can u please inform us how u were able to archive this , in a way u remain me of when i started linux , i too had initial problems connecting my modem with ubuntu , and just like u with time it worked , here were some of my early post , down memory lane Re: Ubuntu Linux successfully dual booted with vista and fiesty my first ever linux os so what next, i guess i would need the support of every linux guru in the house, i havent still been able to get my merlin v620 evdo pcmi card working please any suggestion would be welcomed |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by pipmaster(m): 6:37am On Aug 08, 2008 |
@Bigbrovar It was in the Dialer defaults, I just had to add some few lines to it, the word "IP" and my APN in the right place and it started kicking. I got all these from the manual I downloaded from the site. Thanks v much Uspry |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 2:37pm On Aug 08, 2008 |
@upsry1 thanks for solving this problem. @bigbrovar Doesn't this remind you of something ? The time you formatted your whole pc just because of a '/' in the wrong place in your fstab. Now this is a lesson for all. Wvdial detected this modem so there was no reason for us to start thinking of calling up modules. Rather our attention should have been on the wvdial.conf file. That why i asked if it uses any initialization codes and he said no. Am back on kde. The weird thing is that its faster than my gnome. And so far even dolphin is sweet. @pipmaster welcome to the world of linux. A world of great possibilities. See to get weaned off windows, simple use linux more. See you have a fast internet connection download packages visit www.gnome-look.org and love-vendor up your pc. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 7:42am On Aug 09, 2008 |
Re: Ubuntu Linux « #644 on: July 31, 2008, 08:36 AM » Quote from: fisayo on July 29, 2008, 11:53 PM bigrovar & adewale: I'm so glad that you guys have really improved with you Linux. Bigrovar, abeg which starcomms modem worked on linux for you? This Ubuntu thread rocks. I feel like I should just push Susu aside and follow Ubuntu Smiley @ Fisayo from what i have heard suse is a awesome Linux experience especially its implementation of KDE . But the thing that hold me back from giving it a try it is their questionable relationship with MS , but that is just me and i know my reasons are based on sentiments. but if suse works for u then stick to it , it is a good distro . BTW sumtin happened to me yesterday , i installed KDE 4.1 and i was stunted by what i saw, guy i can say much if u use ubuntu add deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-members-kde4/ubuntu hardy main to your source list , and sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install kubuntu-kde4-desktop , mehn kde4.1 with plasma is the future , i cant do this Bigrover , can u help , |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 7:55am On Aug 09, 2008 |
hunter@hunter-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get update E: Type '' is not known on line 1 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list this is the error that i am getting and it also says tht the list of repositories cannot be read |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 10:21am On Aug 09, 2008 |
i think there is a mistake in ur source.llist file , to make it easy run this command on terminal gedit /etc/apt/sources.listthis would open your soure.list config file in a text editor , now i want u to post the whole content here so that i can see what is wrong from ur post i think there is a problem with line one of the config |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 10:29am On Aug 09, 2008 |
its there below |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 10:29am On Aug 09, 2008 |
# deb cdrom:[Ubuntu 8.04 _Hardy Heron_ - Release i386 (20080423)]/ hardy main restricted |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 1:29pm On Aug 09, 2008 |
@hunter now first make a backup of your sourcelist file. Then under settings->software sources, uncheck ubuntu cdrom. Then close and open synaptic and add your ubuntu cd. Then exit and reopen synaptic. That should fix it |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 4:24pm On Aug 09, 2008 |
hmmm i noticed some wired stuffs on ur source list which i have corrected and i will paste shortly first for some wired reasons u are using an older repo ( a fiesty repo) for ur avant windows navigator , and a gutys repo for ur kubuntu 4.0 , this is not good as it can cus problems for u , like i said i have fixed the problems , so what i want u to do now is to replace your source list with the one i posted here below remember to backup ur sources before u make any changes sudo cp /etc/apt/sources.list /etc/apt/sources.bak so now open the source list sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list then delete everything there and replace them with this # newer versions of the distribution. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 4:28pm On Aug 09, 2008 |
when ever i do that it says could not download oll repositories , |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 4:32pm On Aug 09, 2008 |
can we talk on yahoo my id is bigbrovar , its better that way if not run sudo apt-get updatetell me what the problem is |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 5:16pm On Aug 09, 2008 |
this looks amazing so with this did my ubuntu become kubuntu ? the gnome application ,will thy work even here ?
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| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 5:41am On Aug 10, 2008 |
i downloaded an amarok theme , how do i install it ?? |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by fanistic(m): 7:14am On Aug 10, 2008 |
Please i need an honest answer. Can u ever enjoy the use of linux without internet connection on ur pc? For those who dont have internet connection at home. I need to know before i try the much hyped linux os. Cos i dont av internet and would not make sense changin if linux wouldnt work like windows without internet. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by hunter1234(m): 7:30am On Aug 10, 2008 |
yeah Internet is necessary , but if u get all the applications tht u think u need downloaded and ur system updated (one day is enought ), then its no different frm windows without internet |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 7:59am On Aug 10, 2008 |
To install an amarok theme, open amarok, click settings, under appearance click install new style |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 8:02am On Aug 10, 2008 |
@fanistic i've been using linux without internet and so far its been great. Now thanks to friends they've downloaded the programs i might need on a single dvd for me so i simply insert it in whenever i need to install anything. See the best way to understand anything here is through the livecd. Try it out and see. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 9:13am On Aug 10, 2008 |
Please i need an honest answer. Can u ever enjoy the use of linux without internet connection on your pc? For those who don't have internet connection at home. I need to know before i try the much hyped linux os. Cos i don't av internet and would not make sense changin if linux wouldnt work like windows without internet.one thing u must understand is that unlike windows where the relationship is the company and the user , in Linux its a community , Linux is based on the community , and the most important thing u need to run Linux is to be part of that community , and its easy , just ask for help and before u know it the community embraces u and sort of your issues , that for me is the must awesome thing about Linux , people sacrifice to make life better for one another , so at any one time u know u are not alone , back to your question , the must important thing u need to run Linux is a community , and we have one here in Nigeria , www.ubuntunigeria. from there u can get dvds of all the packages u would ever need and all the help and guide that u would need to help u settle down , Linux doesnt give u wings, it wont solve your family problem,it wont make a Girl/Guy like u (actually that depends) what Linux would give u is a platform that is stable,free and open source , and it would make u part of a community were everyone cares for each other , were development is driven by passion not profit . were the developer sees u has a brother and not a customer , where u are expected to contribute back to the community the best way u can rather than be just a parasitic user , yes problem might come, but when they do u wont be alone , if u agree to this , then Linux is definitely for u , |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by fanistic(m): 11:24am On Aug 10, 2008 |
You guys are impressing me oh! Makin it seem have been missing something great for a long time. I wld join the community ok but How do i get the softwares already on dvd? Is it for sale and where. For new users like me which wld be better xubuntu or ubuntu itself. My pc is p3 256 ram and 20gig harddisk can ubuntu work perfectly or i go for xubuntu. Am still readin from the website to learn more but need more info before i join the community |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 12:40pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
You guys are impressing me oh! Makin it seem have been missing something great for a long time.u sure have I would join the community ok but How do i get the softwares already on dvd?go to this site and call the number closest to you Is it for sale and where. nope , everything is free , it would only just bring medium for so that the files can be tranfered to u (empty dvd, storage drive etc) installation can also be done for u free , . yeah dont go for ubuntu , go for xubuntu , i would advise u even install a very light desktop enviroment , dont worry i would soon post a guide on how u can do that , i recently install ubuntu for one of a co worker and i customized it so that it was blazingly fast , . Am still readin from the website to learn more but need more info before i join the communityyeah that is a good idea , read and look before u plunge , a hint on what u should read on 1- what is your computer habit and what software do u use the must and u cant do without, 2-if u do have access to the internet , what medium , wireless,dialup modem,evdo cards,Lan , 3 do u have a device connected to the computer like mp3,ipod etc what are the drivers u have on ur system , e.g ur vga drivers etc , u can paste the answers to this questions here and it would be attended to cheers |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 3:11pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
@bigbrovar hey man why not post how u made the custom superfast ubuntu on the blog. Currently am running kde on 256mb of ram and its pretty fast. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by fanistic(m): 3:27pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
Am so grateful for all the help been rendered here, now for sure i wld install linux. I basically use my pc for watching movies, listening to music. I got some nokia applications stored in my pc and use the nokia pc suite in installin for frnds. Hope nokia pc suites can work wit linux. I Also transfer music to ipods hope linux can work wit itunes 7. Use a bluetooth dongle also and requires to instal the driver can that work also bluesolidl 6. I sometimes use my phone in connecting to the internet wit nokia pc suite can that work also. I guess i have a complete codec pack that enables me play any movie file such as dvd, avi , mp3, etc are al these available on xtauntu. If xubuntu can do all these and more for me, am on for it. Wld have prefered the ubuntu cos that wat i really want dont really know abt xubuntu. But if its the same no probs. My p3 256mb 755mhz works fine wit xp sp 2 and quite fast maybe can be also be suitable for ubuntu instead of xubuntu. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 5:21pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
Now about the pc suite, seriously you don't need it. I simply send my java applications through bluetooth. Now if you're thinking about your contacts and messages, you have kmobile tools or gammu and these programs are fast. Now for the codec, linux like i've always said is a platform, i open all forms of media i know, edit, recompress etc its just you installing the right packages. Now even on windows you don't need pc suite to use your phone as a modem. On linux if you've gone through the ubuntunigeria website you'd see an article about how to connect to the internet through your mobile phone. About your bluetooth dongle, linux should recognize it immediately. I use bluetooth also. You can install xubuntu, and install gnome later so you'll have ubuntu too and can change easily. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 8:35pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
Am so grateful for all the help been rendered here, now for sure i would install linux. I basically use my pc for watching movies, listening to music. in that case they are lots of applications that would fit ur needs , no problem there , I got some nokia applications stored in my pc and use the nokia pc suite in installin for frnds.sorry mate Nokia dont make PCSuit for Linux , but they are work arounds , u can tranfer files via blutooths, and if ur phone has usb capability then u can use that too , . I Also transfer music to ipods hope linux can work wit itunes 7. ouch , apple dont make itunes for Linux either , but guess what , i have an ipod touch and i sync it with Linux with now sweat , i even do it wirelessly sumtin impossible with itunes so ur ipod would work with linux no problem cus there are lots of itunes alternative in Linux , they may not look quite as good , but they sure kick itunes ass when it comes to performance , Use a bluetooth dongle also and requires to instal the driver can that work also bluesolidl 6.your bluetooth would work plug and play , i have never encountered a bluetooth problem with Linux b4 , I sometimes use my phone in connecting to the internet wit nokia pc suite can that work also.no sweat , even starcoms evdo works with linux , u wont eve need the drivers , just plug it in , run some simple commands and beng u are in I guess i have a complete codec pack that enables me play any movie file such as dvd, avi , mp3, etc are al these available on xtauntu. by default (x)ubuntu ships with only free software , which means that ur mp3 and dvds avi etc wont work out of the box , but u can install the codecs that are needed with one command , , u can use and easy gui tool too , If xubuntu can do all these and more for me, am on for it.yeah ubuntu would do them , but some would require extra tweaking to get them to work , Wld have prefered the ubuntu because that what i really want don't really know about xubuntu.well the only diff btw ubuntu and xubuntu is the interface , xubuntu uses the xfce desktop interface which is ideal for low config systems like urs , while ubuntu ships with gnome interface with is mush more hardware hungry , i for the best linux experience go with xubuntu , But if its the same no probs. My p3 256mb 755mhz works fine wit xp sp 2u know when u first install windows its blazingly fast , by the time u add anti virus and install other 3rd party programs then it start to drag and bitch on u , that is one area linux differ , linux is as fast as the first install even after u ahve install 100s of softwares , with some tweaks ur system would be very fast on ubuntu linux , am working on a package which would be big and would conatin tools for light systems , its should be around 3 dvds when am thru , then i will send it to lag and then write a detailed guide on how to have resurrect that old hardware that is dying under the weight of windows , it should be ready next week , so if u can wait , |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by uspry1(f): 9:17pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
After you install your Ubuntu OS, go to either "Application/Add-Remove Applications" or "System/Synatic Package Manager" to download/install those application name automatically for you at below: [list] Itunes on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Amarok Nero on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: K3B or Brasero or Gnome Baker Windows Media Player [/b]on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: [b]Rythmbox Microsoft Office on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: OpenOffice or AbiWord Corel Draw on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Inkscape Adobe Photoshop on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Gimp or Cinepaint Yahoo Messenger on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Pidgin or Kopete or Gyache Limewire on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Frostwire for Linux Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Amsn or Emesene Windows Media Center on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: Mythtv AutoCAD on Windows OS is equivalent application on Linux OS: QcaD [/list] There are more over free 4,000 applications on Linux through package manager you will find UNLIKELY Windows OS does not have those applications make you buy separated applications installed on Windows OS. I have more Linux applications which is equivalent applications on Windows applications, such as video editors, web design, audio editors, 3D modeller, youtube downloader, webcam programs, and P2P games, please post here. Thanks and enjoy using Ubuntu Linux OS for fun, surf, watch, and productive! |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by adewaleafolabi(m): 9:26pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
Also for media player equivalent of itunes, Songbird is also a good alternative. Its so good that its almost like a browser also. It has video support, and can collect media available on the website you are currently viewing. Really good media player. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by fanistic(m): 10:19pm On Aug 10, 2008 |
Yea thats it! Let the installation begin. But oops i dont even know how to go about installing it. Lol. Went thru the website for a possible download. Download size to large for my phone download but only to learn it world take 6-10 weeks to recieve ubuntu thru shipment. Though i dont need it cos of system requirement. I Tried the site for xubuntu which i require, only to learn they dont ship that at all. Hmmm i have to find my way to the computer village tomorrow to get the xubuntu cd. Hope its available there. anyways i wld check. One more thing please i would need d step by step guide on how to do the installation ok. U guys in here have been of great help thanks and i hope to join the club soon. Not forgettin i wld need them already installed app cds or dvds too. I can wait not in a rush afterall i cant do it without u guys help. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by bigrovar(m): 6:41am On Aug 11, 2008 |
fanistic: did u read my last post? , i said u dont have to download it , just give me a week i would download xubuntu , am currently working on a apton cd ( its a dvd that contains applications for ubuntu that u can install on ur system if u dont have internet connection) trhat would be over 10gb big , it would contain all the ubuntu juice u would ever need without downloading one kobo from the net , and its free , i will be through with it in a week , and no u might not see xubuntu in Village , like i said ubuntu is free and its not commercial like window or other verison for Linux , Ubuntu is community driven , get it , |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by fisayo: 7:41am On Aug 11, 2008 |
I've been away for like a week and I'm think I'm already lost. OK. It's good to talk with so many peeps that are knowledgeable abt Linux. It's really hard not to feel like a stranger here  Nobody's talking abt smart, Yast2, etc. Let's not even talk about apt the DVD bigrovar is working on. I must confess, this ubuntu forum is the best nigerian linux forum I have seen. It's a real community. OK, I will stop whinning!  @pipmaster, you're too much! You can't believe how happy I am for you? Is the modem fast? Can it compare with an Evdo? From my experience, browsing in Linux make more sense than Windows (it seems to download stuff on the background no matter how many you turn off). @uspry1. Thanks for solving the modem issue. I admit I didn't read the history of the post (I've a slllllooooowwwww Starcomms 1X connection). I was lazy to do some research. Have you used QCad before, I installed it on Mandrake 10.1 (3yrs ago) and it didn't quite match up. I guess it would be better now. @huntmaster. Sincerely, I love the Suse Distro. It's fantastic! I left Mandrake (b4 they changed to Mandriva) and started using Suse. I really have not had any real experience with a debian-based distro (I used to use Knoppix for recovery purposes) and that's why I want to try Ubuntu. Besides, I want to be able to relate with everybody here using the same dialect . As per Suse's pact with M$, it gives quite some concern but it may not affect OpenSuse that much. It will affect SLES more. If OpenSuse starts to fell like Winux, I def will migrate gladly. |
| Re: Ubuntu Linux by fanistic(m): 8:46am On Aug 11, 2008 |
Thanks so very much bigrover, cant wait till u finish ayt. Am all yours and waiting ok. Keep me posted |
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