Hello, hopefully it's OK to post Ubuntu questions on here??!!
My problem is that Im finding it hard to follow some instructions on the following page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ma...%20Fan%20Speed

Although I have got everything the way I like I'm just too beginner to understand the instructions on "Manual Fan Speed Control"
Firstly, how do I install applesmc? And what is it by the way?
Secondly I just need a step by step break down of the instructions. I know this makes me sound a little stupid!!
Here's a copy of the text from the page:
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This assumes you have already installed applesmc.

sudo modprobe applesmc
echo applesmc | sudo tee -a /etc/modules

Copy the files to your home dir: fan_speed1 , fan_speed2 , fan_speed3

And to execute: gksu bash ~/fan_speed1 (...2 or 3)

To see the fan speed, Enable 'Left Side' and 'Right Side' in the Sensors Applet Preferences.

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I just need this in more simple terms. As in: Type this, then open this then type this and so on and so forth. I hope someone out there can help me as its the only thing left I need to do to have everything the way I like/need.
I'm using a macbook pro 1.1 with ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid
I have the Hardware Systems Monitor installed and running.
Can anyone shed some light on critical temperatures for me? When should I be giving her a rest?