uhm yeah..so im going linux :)

[Gabbe]

I need to install several packages and stuff, but there are sooo many, and yeah, im a jnoob with linux, im using ubuntu btw. wich package? rpm? YUM? TAR.BZ? Deb? apt?

[Yggdrasil]

Huh? What do you want?

Always use the package manager of your distribution, for Ubuntu the gui program is called Synaptic if i remember correctly. Most stuff is in the repositories. Just pick what you want in this program and it will download and install it for you. It will also keep every package up-to-date.

Do not just randomly download stuff from the internet! This is not windows! Especially if you're new to linux use the package manager.

[Gabbe]

I want java and flashplayer

[Yggdrasil]

I'm not using ubuntu, so don't expect step-by-step instructions. Look for java and flash in your package manager and install it. Read the description of the package beforehand to choose the right one.

Some helpful sites:
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto

[titi]

Synaptic is the program you are looking for. Its the package manager of ubuntu. there you can search and install software!
Its in "system administration" .

But java/flashplayer? When I asume you wanted to use it in the browser didn't ubuntu simply ask you if you want to install when you tried something like this the first time? you just have to press yes and enter your password.

[Gabbe]

I did it, it was some kind of manager i think. thanks anyways

[Gabbe]

uhm, how do i have co-existing drivers? the one for windows makes my card go easilly up in 70-80 degrees while surfing on the web in Linux