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| Thread ID: 126670 | 2012-09-11 02:44:00 | Linux Questions | Nick G (16709) | Press F1 |
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| 1300361 | 2012-09-14 04:15:00 | Now let's see if you can make your next post from inside Linux instead of Windows Exactly! Where's that pesky +1 button when you need it ... |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1300362 | 2012-09-14 04:46:00 | Exactly! Where's that pesky +1 button when you need it ... I seem to remember it is in the same place as the troll button.:D |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1300363 | 2012-09-14 05:23:00 | I seem to remember it is in the same place as the troll button.:D Yes :D I know linux isn't as bad for viruses as windows, but I'd like one anyway. As I can't get MSE, what is the best free antivirus for linux? sent using firefox for linux mint |
Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1300364 | 2012-09-14 05:35:00 | Sweet, been playing around with mint, really like it. So far, only three questions. Is there a folder like program files, or do I have to make a folder to stick programs in? And is there any way to bring back the start+d = show desktop? Its annoying not being able to do that lol. And finally, keyboard shortcuts like function=f6 to up brightness don't work. Any get around for this? Cheers sent from firefox for linux |
Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1300365 | 2012-09-14 05:53:00 | And.....another simple question - I can't find an answer to it on the web though. How do you install programs in mint, and what format do they need to be downloaded in? | Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1300366 | 2012-09-14 06:04:00 | And.....another simple question - I can't find an answer to it on the web though. How do you install programs in mint, and what format do they need to be downloaded in? There will be a program like Synaptic package manager in Mint (haven't used it) where you can get all the programs you need via a repository and you don't have to worry about where they go or anything. You will find anti-virus there too. While in there make sure you run an update. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1300367 | 2012-09-14 06:34:00 | There will be a program like Synaptic package manager in Mint (haven't used it) where you can get all the programs you need via a repository and you don't have to worry about where they go or anything. You will find anti-virus there too. While in there make sure you run an update. Cheers, will do. |
Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1300368 | 2012-09-14 07:29:00 | Go to the menu in the left pane, there should be software manager, and package manager. They do similar things, use package manager it is better IMO (it is really synaptic) You then select what you want to install and it downloads it from the repository and installs the components and dependencies where they must go. I recommend you do a bit of reading before rushing into installing stuff, as it is very different to Windows. |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1300369 | 2012-09-14 08:27:00 | you also may want to familiarise yourself with the linux shell/bash thingy. I fully intend to... at some point. Similar to windows command line, but a bit more friendly if you've gotten nudged in the right direction, you've got a fair few more commands than the standard settings and such may show. As for installing programs and such yes you can use the package manager. |
8ftmetalhaed (14526) | ||
| 1300370 | 2012-09-14 08:32:00 | You using Cinnamon or MATE? In Cinnamon it's just a case of moving your mouse to the top-left corner of the window. I've just installed the MATE version myself this afternoon but haven't had a chance to play. |
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