Linux - Linpus Lite Complete Newbie!!

Neuralsnail88 · 01-19-2009, 09:23 AM

Hi,

I'm a complete newbie to the world of Linux - having spent all my time using windows. I purchased an Aspire One a150 and am a little confused.

1. How do i install applications, it's not as simple as downloading an exe file and installing as on windows.
2. Could anyone recommend a CD/DVD writing application that I can install.

I would like to give Linux a chance, rather than dismiss off hand and install XP so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Neuralsnail88

farslayer · 01-19-2009, 09:49 AM

Check out hack number one to enable advanced mode on Linpus Lite so you can get to the add remove programs menu,

http://www.linuxhaxor.net/2008/09/27...ire-one-hacks/

A cd burning app, theres no burner in that machine..so you must have an external burner I'm guessing ?

k3b
gnomebaker
brasero
X-CDRoast
gtoaster

roninchef · 01-19-2009, 09:56 AM

First off, welcome to the world of Linux.

Follow the steps here to get access to the Fedora repos. You will find the CD/DVD software you need here.
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/09...pire_one_tips/

Acer Europe also has updated software here:
ftp://ftp.acer-euro.com/netbook/aspi...x/application/

Each zip file has a Read Me doc that explains what you will need to do for each program. Get Firefox 3 from here. It won't hose your email and rss programs already installed. Skype is also available from here.

Best of luck.

Neuralsnail88 · 01-20-2009, 03:20 AM

thanks for the replies farslayer and roninchef.

I'll give it a try today and hopefully can get used to it all.

Thanks
Neuralsnail88