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Old 12-03-2003, 09:32 PM   #1
sig haus
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now what


ok MD 9.2 is installed now what? where is a good place to find software? how do i go about updating programs ( i have 2.4.22 now i think) what are some good dvd software ( i use mplayer on win) what about games are there any good Roleplaying games for linux.Is there anyway to get on msn messanger with linux If i find software id like to d/l how do i install it after i d/l it. so many questions so little time..






thx for ANY responce::



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Old 12-03-2003, 09:50 PM   #2
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http://amsn.sourceforge.net/ hopefully this works



by the way this is msn for linux
 
Old 12-03-2003, 09:59 PM   #3
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I perfer Gaim - http://gaim.sourceforge.net/ for my MSN Messanger.

Prolly the best place for Mandrake software would be to sign up to the Mandrake Club. Otherwise, just search www.google.com/linux .

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Old 12-03-2003, 10:07 PM   #4
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type this in command line "man intro"

to install, there are several different types of files rpm is the easiest, in CLI
rpm -ivh <file>

as for games, yes! do google search "linux game tomb"
btw try a game called legends

lots more software here http://linuxshop.ru/linuxbegin/win-l...en/table.shtml

congrats on getting linux
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