My first post from Ubuntu

[din]

I know this is a childish post !

Anyway I am pretty happy to connect net in Ubuntu (Airtel GPRS) and the first page I am browsing is that of Digit.

Thanks a lot for all my friends here who encouraged, helped and suggested.

One thing i would like to comment on - I never thought Ubuntu will be this easy and polished !!! This is pretty pretty cool. Everything is fast, installation is pretty easy, configuration is easy and finally help in net is really great (forums n all).

I am going to try things on multimedia now.

I know this is a useless post, so Admin / Mods, please feel free to delete it. NP. I was so excited and thats the reason for this post !

Once again, thank you all.

[sachin_kothari]

welcome to the world of ubuntu.
enjoy ur stay here.

[praka123]

Congrats Dinakar Happy Linuxing&Diwali 8) meanwhile wht abt ur debian installs?

[din]

Thank you.

Debian is for the PC. I couldn't plan the trip tes, so it is getting delayed

Ubuntu, I installed in Laptop. Downloading restricted drivers n stuff now ...

[praka123]

install java runtime also.and dont install package "flashplugin-nonfree" instead download flashplayer 9 beta(gtk support much superior) from http://download.macromedia.com/pub/l..._100107.tar.gz
then extract and copy "libflashplayer.so" into ur /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins and /usr/lib/firefox/plugins/ directory and restart ur mozilla/iceweasel or firefox for better support.the above thing needs root user privilage.open nautilus file manager as "gksudo nautilus" and do copying etc.
happy linuxing.
flash9beta details:
http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashplayer9/

[SunnyChahal]

yeah ubuntu is the best linux distribution i have used till now.
instaling sws is easy.
Njoy ubuntu.

[Pathik]

@Din u using MO or NOP?? Cable or BT??

[din]

Airtel Mobile Office

SE K550i Mobile Phone

Data Cable

[~Phenom~]

Well done mate.

[din]

Update

Using Wine I could run Dreamweaver (I am yet to find a decent opensource alternaive for DW, saw Nvu though) in Ubuntu. Only problem I see is - lot os js errors. May be I need to try winetools. Any info ? Or this does not come under Lin / Open source ? If so, I am sorry, please ignore this post.

[praka123]

if u got $$$,get crossover for Linux.it supports better.

[din]

Update again

Lil googling always helps. Solved it

Dreamweaver works perfectly now.

I think I should start checking for alternatives - even though the Wine + DW worked perfectly . I mean not only for DW, but for all apps. Office (open office) is great. LAMP, I am going to try XAMPP (I used it in Win for a long time), IM - pidgin is great. So most things are there. Now I feel somehow I will make the move from Win to Lin completely ! May be not very fast but won't take that long too.

[praka123]

if u for testing webpages in internet explorer in Linux,use ies4linux:
http://www.tatanka.com.br/ies4linux/page/Main_Page

[din]

Great. Thanks a lot Prakash.

Meantime, I would like to share my experience (if it will help any noobs like me), like how I connected internet, how I enabled multimedia, how I ran DW using wine etc. Will it be of any use for others ? I mean all know these things already ?

[FilledVoid]

Yay another person from kerala using Ubuntu ! Maybe we should start a cult or something... Ok J/k !

Install java runtime also.and dont install package "flashplugin-nonfree" instead download flashplayer 9 beta(gtk support much superior

Sigh , I installed the non-free one. Is there a 64 bit version for the flashplayer9 beta. The How to on Ubuntu also points to the non-free version =x . Can I install the flashplayer 9 on top of what I have ?

[praka123]

^remove the "flashplugin-nonfree" from synaptic.then copy the beta flash9 into the said directories.yes u can overwrite.but sometimes the oldplugin will be installed again due to some updates etc.BTW,for 64-bit u need nspluginwrapper for running these 32-bit plugins.do u have that?

[Gigacore]

LOL congrats,

can anyone tell me how to configure my USB EV-DO modem in my Ubuntu......?

[Sykora]

@din : I know a lot of people who would benefit from knowing how you connected to the internet, that's the most common complaint I get.

If you want alternatives to common windows apps, try the linux alternative project : http://www.linuxalt.com. They've got choices for most common programs.

[Pathik]

Originally Posted by din

Airtel Mobile Office

SE K550i Mobile Phone

Data Cable

k thats very easy then..
see the two stickies regarding connecting internet thru gprs in linux..

[din]

Yes, those posts helped me and some small changes, and it is all done

[FilledVoid]

BTW,for 64-bit u need nspluginwrapper for running these 32-bit plugins.do u have that?

If I recall correctly I dont think I do cause everyone on ubuntuforums.org says that there is a working application for every 32 bt counterpart =x. But I will check that. I installed the driver fromt he restricted driver manager on boot or so at least I think cause I got the little baloon popup asking me to use it. I have an onboard 6150 on my Asus M2N MX SE.

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

Welcome to Ubuntu,

Can you help me connect my LG C2500 using Airtel GPRS the same way?

[praka123]

Originally Posted by exx_2000

I have an onboard 6150 on my Asus M2N MX SE.

do u have nvidia drivers installed via restricted manager?

[din]

Originally Posted by DeSmOnD dAvId

Welcome to Ubuntu,

Can you help me connect my LG C2500 using Airtel GPRS the same way?

I followed the instructions from here

With small modifications, it worked perfectly for me. Please give a try and post details.

Also, if you are on Ubuntu, use sudo instead (as you already know that)

[FilledVoid]

do u have nvidia drivers installed via restricted manager?

In there it says the drivers are in use so I think I do .

[praka123]

u can verify 3D working by running: Press alt+f2 for run dialogue and enter "glxgears" and make sure gears are rotating smooth.else check in terminal
"glxinfo |grep render"
^it shud say yes.

[FilledVoid]

Originally Posted by praka123

u can verify 3D working by running: Press alt+f2 for run dialogue and enter "glxgears" and make sure gears are rotating smooth.else check in terminal
"glxinfo |grep render"
^it shud say yes.

Yay ! My gears are running smooth

[ray|raven]

Sometimes gears run smooth even if direct rendering is disabled.
Use

glxinfo | grep direct

to see if direct rendering is enabled.
Also run glxgears in terminal to see the fps.
Running from Alt+F2 doesnt show that.
Alternatively u can open xorg.conf and see if module "dri" is loaded.
You should find it @ /etc/X11/

Regards,
ray

[praka123]

^yes.my glxinfo |grep render command too is for looking for direct render=yes or no
i think he got an on-board nvidia which needs nvidia-restricted manager to install proprietory drivers.anyway "nv" driver may be running for him."dri" shud not be loaded for nvidia 3D drivers.nvidia-glx-new is needed.in /etc/X11/xorg.conf @exx look for section device driver for "nvidia".

[FilledVoid]

glxinfo | grep direct This command gives me direct rendering = Yes .

Section "Device"
	Identifier	"Generic Video Card"
	Driver		"nvidia"
	Busid		"PCI:0:13:0"
	Option		"AddARGBVisuals"	"True"
	Option		"AddARGBGLXVisuals"	"True"
	Option		"NoLogo"	"True"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
	Identifier	"Generic Monitor"
	Option		"DPMS"
	Horizsync	30-70
	Vertrefresh	50-160
EndSection

I have this in my xorg.conf . Is that a Good Thing or a Bad Thing