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siriusly
02-28-2006, 08:25 PM
how do i install application in linux like aim

i am using ubuntu
abf
02-28-2006, 08:49 PM
welcome to the world of Debian's APT.

open up Synaptic package manager and browse the goods :)

"aim" is already installed in ubuntu. its called gaim

Applications > Internet > Gaim

internet browser: Applications > Internet> Firefox

email client: Applications > Office > Evolution

office program: Applications > Office > Open Office Writer

media player (audio) Applications > Media > XMMS
siriusly
02-28-2006, 09:20 PM
i also dl the netbeans bundle pack from java.sun.com and i am wondering how do i install that. i looked through synaptic and its not there
abf
02-28-2006, 10:01 PM
http://ubuntuguide.org/#jre

use their sources.list for this one.

dont forget to backup your current list by

: cp /etc/apt/sources.list /apt/etc/sources.list_old

or install the linux .sh installer and run it in console as

sudo sh package.sh

and follow the directions on the java site.
here:http://java.com/en/download/help/5000010500.xml#selfextracting
Ernest_P_Worrel
02-28-2006, 10:03 PM
whats netbeans?
bigtrouble77
03-01-2006, 07:58 AM
whats netbeans?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbeans