Actually I installed Vector Linux, and after some problems, it works like a dream. It really is amazing. It's fast, smoothe and fun. Yes, It might not have the glossy icons like KDE or Gnome, but it's great!

Well, this poses another problem. I have no freaken idea about linux. I guess I'll just learn by experiment. Not as root but as a user.

However, I have encountered my first problem. After finally configuring my mouse, which was nothing but a nightmare it works ok. The only problem I have is that I can't install my synaptics linux file tpconfig. It's an RPM. Anyhow, I tried to install it, and I am missing all these dependencies. Well, that's all well and good, but I have read some horror stories about dependencies that depend on others and stuff. Anyhow, is there a way to download all the dependencies and files associated?

Does it have something to do with apt-get? Where exactly is the command line? Is it the terminal?

Too much....My Brain is numb....

command line is the terminal...and search www.google.com for the files it depends on and install them

Aeon,

Welcome to Linux, and yes, it does tend to be "learn by experiance." Most likely the stories you have heard about RPMs are correct. They can be a real pain. There are several programs that will check dependencies and install everything. The one I am familiar with is for Mandrake though. I know that APT has something out there to do this for RPMs as well. I think it is like apt-rpm or similar. Do some googling. I haven't used it, but I have heard very very good things about it. It should grab everything you need at once.

Hope this helps, have fun!!

PhilD