Installed INTREPId Ubuntu 8.10 now what ???

[esumitkumar]

Just a nooob in linux :

1. How to install VLC in 8.10 ?

2. How to install good looking fonts like apple etc ?

3. How to install a winamp like player ?

4. I make playlist for my iriver clix 2.0 thru WMP11 in windows ? any similar alternative for linux ?

5. How to install Skype ?

Thanks n Goodbye
Sumit

PS: also WTH is regression in 8.10 ? which evrybdy is talking about ?

[Dark Star]

1 .http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-ubuntu.html

2. Ok to install .. 1'st download the font you want , then open Terminal and type

sudo nautilus

a Windows will open under address bar type fonts:/// and copy the font there

Change fonts from Appearance Settings section

3. Install Amarok sudo ap-get install amarok
or instal Exaile

4. Amarok wil do it..

5. http://www.skype.com/intl/en/downloa...e%3D2556395534

I would recommend you install Mandirva over Ubuntu as Mandirva has better GUI tools than Ubuntu

[thewisecrab]

1) Go to Synaptic Package Manager (Under System), search for VLC, mark those VLC dependencies and select apply.
2)Change the settings in in Apperance to suit your need
3)Amarok Amarok Amarok all the way. Install it the same way as I said with VLC using Package Manager (searching for "Amarok" of course)
4)Amarok sub kuch karega.
5)Use the same package manager to install Skype. Otherwise here
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/linux/choose/?cm_mmc=google%2Flatsearch-_-AS-IN|EN-_-BD-_-kwid%3D974100804|creative%3D2556395534

edit...Drats, DarkStar posted almost like me, oh well

[QwertyManiac]

9 hours late and you see it after you post?

[esumitkumar]

Originally Posted by Dark Star

I would recommend you install Mandirva over Ubuntu as Mandirva has better GUI tools than Ubuntu

Thanks all..thats what I am doing ..Dloading Mandrake magician now
I find intrepid very slow than 8.04 and Suse 11 is not recognizing my ATI radeon X700...

[thewisecrab]

Originally Posted by QwertyManiac

9 hours late and you see it after you post?

I generally reply immediately after reading the first post and then go through the other posts. I did add the "edit"

[khattam_]

Originally Posted by esumitkumar

Thanks all..thats what I am doing ..Dloading Mandrake magician now
I find intrepid very slow than 8.04

I can't believe you.. I think 8.10 is faster on my machine...

BTW, mandriva does not have a gud community like Ubuntu does...

And package mgmt is really really easy with Synaptic and Add-Remove Programs...

For better Intrepid Experience, refer to this :
http://www.dailygyan.com/2008/11/10-...mediately.html

[esumitkumar]

^^thanks ..at least one member replied to my thread genuinely..
well khattam ..i have now 8.10 running on my lappu..and its gud..can u suggest how to improve looks n overall system of it

[khattam_]

^ I'll assume you have internet connection and gud gfx memory so that compiz runs on it...

Goto synaptic and reload to get the latest software list. Now, install ccsm and emerald.. It should install Compiz Settings manager which you can access via System>Prefs>Compiz... or sudo ccsm in terminal or gksu ccsm in run dialog.. and experiment with various settings and select the ones best for you.. you can visit gnome-look.org for various themes and additions to your Ubuntu desktop...

I also recommend screenlets and avant-window-navigator if your system is not very slow.. they provide additional eye candy... get them via synaptic too..