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NucleusKore
TheSaint
I tried with evince in ubuntu 8.04, no problems !!!
In OpenSUSE I use kpdf and acrobat
In OpenSUSE I use kpdf and acrobat
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Installing Linux, a dual boot system with Windows and Linux
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Count Dracula
Journeyman
I got a problem.So, I got my Ubuntu working 
but not using it much atm coz my net is crap lol.Will be getting unlimited soon.NucleusKore mentioned a step which involved deleting last two partitions iirc.I want to create more partitions,so how do I?.Btw here's my Disk Management pic.
*img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picba2.png
*img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picba2.png
Why do 2 partitions have no names?.Why are they not visible in My Computer?
but not using it much atm coz my net is crap lol.Will be getting unlimited soon.NucleusKore mentioned a step which involved deleting last two partitions iirc.I want to create more partitions,so how do I?.Btw here's my Disk Management pic.*img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picba2.png
*img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picba2.png
Why do 2 partitions have no names?.Why are they not visible in My Computer?
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NucleusKore
TheSaint
You cannot, without deleting your linux partitions.
Because Windows cannot read linux filesystems.
thinkhatke
Right off the assembly line
nice work buddy
keep it up
keep it up
BBThumbHealer
BlackBerry Guru ! :)
Thnx Buddy For This Awesome Tutorial !
Plasma_Snake
Indidiot
If any one remembers then did Digit ever gave a 64-bit Distro of Linux and if not then can I get 64-bit versions of Ubuntu and Open SUSE and from where?
gopi_vbboy
Cyborg Agent
hey Nucleus Core...thanks for wonderful tutorial
Is the RedHat Enterprise linux 5 also comes with same GRUB boat loader?
I mean is the GUI installation is also available in RHEL5 for dual booting with XP?
Is the RedHat Enterprise linux 5 also comes with same GRUB boat loader?
I mean is the GUI installation is also available in RHEL5 for dual booting with XP?
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NucleusKore
TheSaint
babusathis
Right off the assembly line
I want to install suse 10 in Dell inspiron 1520
Hi , i have DELL INSIRON 1520
i need to install suse 10 or enterprise linux 4 in my machine,
i have the cd's and when i tried to install suse 10 it tells that, "no hardware,cd-rom found"
i had changed the SATA mode to ATA from AHCI, but it doesnt help,
same crisis occur with EL 4 installation
Any usefull suggestions, please notify me....
Hi , i have DELL INSIRON 1520
i need to install suse 10 or enterprise linux 4 in my machine,
i have the cd's and when i tried to install suse 10 it tells that, "no hardware,cd-rom found"
i had changed the SATA mode to ATA from AHCI, but it doesnt help,
same crisis occur with EL 4 installation
Any usefull suggestions, please notify me....
Plasma_Snake
Indidiot
Bhai Log meri bhi ek Problem hai. I've 3 HDD, a 160GB,400GB and 640GB. Now I've kept almost 60GB RAW space on 160GB HDD for Linux but whenever I go for installation, it automatically decides to shrink and use up partitons on my other HDDs as some of them have over 150GB space.
160GB is /dev/sda
400GB is /dev/sdb
640GB is /dev/sdc
Now tell me how to create boot,root,swap and ext2 partitions on the 60GB space of 160GB HDD i.e. sda My system spec is in my siggy!
160GB is /dev/sda
400GB is /dev/sdb
640GB is /dev/sdc
Now tell me how to create boot,root,swap and ext2 partitions on the 60GB space of 160GB HDD i.e. sda My system spec is in my siggy!
Plasma_Snake
Indidiot
I'm trying to install OpenSUSE 11 64-bit! I know I get the option to manually create and format partitions but on that only I'm seeking help.
OP
NucleusKore
TheSaint
Re: I want to install suse 10 in Dell inspiron 1520
openSUSE 10.0 has issues with SATA drives, use OpenSUSE 11.0
openSUSE 10.0 has issues with SATA drives, use OpenSUSE 11.0
drsubhadip
In the zone
nice work buddy
keep it up
keep it up
OP
NucleusKore
TheSaint
Re: Installing Linux, a dual boot system with Windows and Ubuntu 8.10
Installing linux alongside windows can be quite daunting for new users. The fear of losing data is always there, besides other problems like corrupting your boot record, getting a completely unusable system at the end, etc.
The purpose of this tutorial is to simplify the process by the use of screenshots of an actual installation of Ubuntu 8.10 (a picture is equal to a thousand words someone said).
[size=+2]Assesing your hard disk, partitions[/size]
To install linux on your PC you should first make some free space available on your hard disk for the install. Click
on Start->Control Panel->Performance and Maintainance->Administrative Tools->Computer Management
*img180.imageshack.us/img180/116/xp1su6.th.png *img359.imageshack.us/img359/7670/xp2fw4.th.png *img519.imageshack.us/img519/4714/xp3ru7.th.png *img128.imageshack.us/img128/2121/xp4ux7.th.png
Click on Disk Management System
*img128.imageshack.us/img128/9708/xp5hb3.th.png
I have covered a few possible scenarios you might face.
Resizing Partitions is something I do not recommend with any tool unless you have uninterrupted power supply in your part of the country/world or a power back up solution that lasts for a few hours.
[size=+2]Hardware check[/size]
With the advances in Linux and the new kernels this step may not be necessary, but will help you in troubleshooting later if required.
Click on Start->Control Panel->Performance and Maintainance->System
Click on the Hardware tab->Device Manager button
Make a note of the model numbers of your monitor, graphics card (display adapter), and any other devices.
[size=+2]Installing Linux[/size]
You are now going to install linux to the empty space on your hard disk that you prepared in the earlier step. Linux by itself is not a single monolithic entity unlike some popular operating systems. It is very much a collaborative effort. It consists of a core (also called a kernel) on which the entire system is built on an runs. Linux is modular. As you become more experienced, you will realise that you can add and remove modules depending on your requirement and create a highly customised system, to make a long story short - NO **** is forced down your throat. No hidden agandas, no long cryptic EULAs (the thingy which you blindly scroll down and click "I agree" without batting an eyelid), and no leash up your arse (pardon the bad language but that's exactly how I feel).
[size=+2]So let's get started !![/size]
The first step in installing any linux distro involves booting from a live media, usually a CD or DVD.
Ubuntu CDs are available for free from SHIPIT
You can also download it from Ubuntu website or ask a LUG (Linux User Group) near you.
To boot from the cd or dvd your bios should have it as the first boot device. Alternatively some bios allow you to select the boot device. The key used for this varies with different manufacturers. To see if your bios has a boot device select menu please refer the manual of your motherboard or take help from a more experienced friend.
I suggest you try the following - insert the cd or dvd and start your pc. If your pc boots too fast simply restart windows with the cd or dvd in the drive and see what happens. Very often the optical drive would have been set as the first boot device and the system boots from the cd automatically. If it still goes to windows and refuses to boot from your cd or dvd then you will have to adjust your bios settings or search for a boot menu as I described earlier.
[size=+2]Ubuntu Installation[/size]
If your pc boot successfully from your ubuntu cd you will see this screen
*img119.imageshack.us/img119/5418/xp13am8.th.png
It is asking you to select the language. Use your arrow keys to select the system language and press ENTER. You will then get this screen
*img119.imageshack.us/img119/8603/xp14lc7.th.png
Installing linux alongside windows can be quite daunting for new users. The fear of losing data is always there, besides other problems like corrupting your boot record, getting a completely unusable system at the end, etc.
The purpose of this tutorial is to simplify the process by the use of screenshots of an actual installation of Ubuntu 8.10 (a picture is equal to a thousand words someone said).
[size=+2]Assesing your hard disk, partitions[/size]
To install linux on your PC you should first make some free space available on your hard disk for the install. Click
on Start->Control Panel->Performance and Maintainance->Administrative Tools->Computer Management
*img180.imageshack.us/img180/116/xp1su6.th.png *img359.imageshack.us/img359/7670/xp2fw4.th.png *img519.imageshack.us/img519/4714/xp3ru7.th.png *img128.imageshack.us/img128/2121/xp4ux7.th.png
Click on Disk Management System
*img128.imageshack.us/img128/9708/xp5hb3.th.png
I have covered a few possible scenarios you might face.
- You have a 40 GB hard disk made into four more or less equal partitions. You can see your partitions and their corresponding drive letters (C,D,etc.) in the figure below.
*img128.imageshack.us/img128/9708/xp5hb3.th.png
The idea is to free at least 20 GB for our linux install. This might seem like a lot and other's might disagree, but if you are looking for a full experience I'd recommend it. We will need this space later to make three partitons
Swap - Space=1.5 to 2 times your RAM
Root (designated as /) - stores your OS and system files, programs, etc. - Space approx 8GB
Home (designated as /home) - like the Documents and Settings folder of Windows XP. Stores your preferences, bookmarks, wallpaper, My Documents and Desktop. - Space - remaining space
The / is like the base directory in linux, into which all other directories (folders) are incorporated or "mounted". I took a very long time to understand the concept of "mounting". Don't worry about it for now, you will understand when the time is right.
So here you will have to backup the data in the last two partitions by writing it to a CD or DVD or copying to another hard disk, and delete them as shown below
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- You have a 40 GB hard disk with only one partition "C". This is the scenario in many laptops. The other partition may be a back up or EISA partition. Now you're in for a rough ride. If you have made the back up CDs and DVDs from the EISA partition using the tool the vendor has provided you, you can delete the EISA partiton but you will have to first backup your data, delete all partition using a partition manager like GParted, make a small C partiton, say 20 GB, with the ntfs filesystem using GParted, and then boot from your recovery cd/dvd and restore the system.
Resizing Partitions is something I do not recommend with any tool unless you have uninterrupted power supply in your part of the country/world or a power back up solution that lasts for a few hours.
[size=+2]Hardware check[/size]
With the advances in Linux and the new kernels this step may not be necessary, but will help you in troubleshooting later if required.
Click on Start->Control Panel->Performance and Maintainance->System
Click on the Hardware tab->Device Manager button
Make a note of the model numbers of your monitor, graphics card (display adapter), and any other devices.
[size=+2]Installing Linux[/size]
You are now going to install linux to the empty space on your hard disk that you prepared in the earlier step. Linux by itself is not a single monolithic entity unlike some popular operating systems. It is very much a collaborative effort. It consists of a core (also called a kernel) on which the entire system is built on an runs. Linux is modular. As you become more experienced, you will realise that you can add and remove modules depending on your requirement and create a highly customised system, to make a long story short - NO **** is forced down your throat. No hidden agandas, no long cryptic EULAs (the thingy which you blindly scroll down and click "I agree" without batting an eyelid), and no leash up your arse (pardon the bad language but that's exactly how I feel).
[size=+2]So let's get started !![/size]
The first step in installing any linux distro involves booting from a live media, usually a CD or DVD.
Ubuntu CDs are available for free from SHIPIT
You can also download it from Ubuntu website or ask a LUG (Linux User Group) near you.
To boot from the cd or dvd your bios should have it as the first boot device. Alternatively some bios allow you to select the boot device. The key used for this varies with different manufacturers. To see if your bios has a boot device select menu please refer the manual of your motherboard or take help from a more experienced friend.
I suggest you try the following - insert the cd or dvd and start your pc. If your pc boots too fast simply restart windows with the cd or dvd in the drive and see what happens. Very often the optical drive would have been set as the first boot device and the system boots from the cd automatically. If it still goes to windows and refuses to boot from your cd or dvd then you will have to adjust your bios settings or search for a boot menu as I described earlier.
[size=+2]Ubuntu Installation[/size]
If your pc boot successfully from your ubuntu cd you will see this screen
*img119.imageshack.us/img119/5418/xp13am8.th.png
It is asking you to select the language. Use your arrow keys to select the system language and press ENTER. You will then get this screen
*img119.imageshack.us/img119/8603/xp14lc7.th.png
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NucleusKore
TheSaint
Use the Up and Down arrow keys on your keyboard to select the option Install Ubuntu and press ENTER. The system will start booting.
*img509.imageshack.us/img509/1696/xp15gg6.th.png *img401.imageshack.us/img401/4421/xp16kt4.th.png
You will see the Welcome screen in your language. Make sure your language selection is right and click forward
*img504.imageshack.us/img504/843/a03cs5.th.png
Select your timezone from the list, it is arranged by continent, and click forward
*img137.imageshack.us/img137/9566/a04qq8.th.png
Select your keyboard type, most common is US International with AltGr deadkeys (see picture below), but make sure and use the test box made available to you to check your selection. Check not only for alphabets, capital and small, but also for special characters like ' " ? / + ; If all these are correct then your choice of keyboard layout is fine, click forward
*img143.imageshack.us/img143/6953/a05br1.th.png
You will now be presented with the partitioning options. Ubuntu "intelligently" offers to resize your windows partition and do everything automatically. I advise AGAINST using this option, and instead select the manual option and click forward
*img143.imageshack.us/img143/1231/a07ac6.th.png
You will now come to a screen which shows you the layout of partiitons on your hard disk. Note the nomenclature used in linux. The first hard disk is labelled as /dev/sda Partitions withing this are labelled as /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 so on and so forth. Now in this example, there are some numbers missing inbetween as you can see. These have gone for the extended partition. Logical partiitons start as /dev/sda5, /dev/sda6, and so on. /dev/sda1 to /dev/sda4 are reserved for primary partitions. Any hard disk can have only four primary partiitons. /dev/sda5 is actually my D drive with ntfs filesystem. /dev/sda1 is the C drive and has an ntfs filesystem.
*img205.imageshack.us/img205/7551/a18to9.th.png
Select free space and click on the "New Partition" button as shown below
*img508.imageshack.us/img508/8599/a19om7.th.png
Select type of partition logical, size 1.5 times your RAM (512 in this example), location for new partition Begining, Use as: swap area, and click OK
*img220.imageshack.us/img220/1060/a20uu2.th.png
The proposed partition table layout will get updated as shown
*img220.imageshack.us/img220/6524/a21fx8.th.png
Again select free space and click New Partition. Select type of partition logical, size 10000 MB or more, location for new partition Begining, Use as: Ext 3 journaling file system, mount point: / and click OK
*img391.imageshack.us/img391/4653/a22ao2.th.png
The proposed partition table layout will get updated.
*img391.imageshack.us/img391/5883/a23ou6.th.png
Again select free space and click New Partition. Select type of partition logical, size: don't touch anything, let it be as it is, location for new partition Begining, Use as: Ext 3 journaling file system, mount point: /home and click OK. Note that you will manually have to type in the mount point in the box provided as /home
*img45.imageshack.us/img45/7917/a24is7.th.png
*img509.imageshack.us/img509/1696/xp15gg6.th.png *img401.imageshack.us/img401/4421/xp16kt4.th.png
You will see the Welcome screen in your language. Make sure your language selection is right and click forward
*img504.imageshack.us/img504/843/a03cs5.th.png
Select your timezone from the list, it is arranged by continent, and click forward
*img137.imageshack.us/img137/9566/a04qq8.th.png
Select your keyboard type, most common is US International with AltGr deadkeys (see picture below), but make sure and use the test box made available to you to check your selection. Check not only for alphabets, capital and small, but also for special characters like ' " ? / + ; If all these are correct then your choice of keyboard layout is fine, click forward
*img143.imageshack.us/img143/6953/a05br1.th.png
You will now be presented with the partitioning options. Ubuntu "intelligently" offers to resize your windows partition and do everything automatically. I advise AGAINST using this option, and instead select the manual option and click forward
*img143.imageshack.us/img143/1231/a07ac6.th.png
You will now come to a screen which shows you the layout of partiitons on your hard disk. Note the nomenclature used in linux. The first hard disk is labelled as /dev/sda Partitions withing this are labelled as /dev/sda1 /dev/sda2 so on and so forth. Now in this example, there are some numbers missing inbetween as you can see. These have gone for the extended partition. Logical partiitons start as /dev/sda5, /dev/sda6, and so on. /dev/sda1 to /dev/sda4 are reserved for primary partitions. Any hard disk can have only four primary partiitons. /dev/sda5 is actually my D drive with ntfs filesystem. /dev/sda1 is the C drive and has an ntfs filesystem.
*img205.imageshack.us/img205/7551/a18to9.th.png
Select free space and click on the "New Partition" button as shown below
*img508.imageshack.us/img508/8599/a19om7.th.png
Select type of partition logical, size 1.5 times your RAM (512 in this example), location for new partition Begining, Use as: swap area, and click OK
*img220.imageshack.us/img220/1060/a20uu2.th.png
The proposed partition table layout will get updated as shown
*img220.imageshack.us/img220/6524/a21fx8.th.png
Again select free space and click New Partition. Select type of partition logical, size 10000 MB or more, location for new partition Begining, Use as: Ext 3 journaling file system, mount point: / and click OK
*img391.imageshack.us/img391/4653/a22ao2.th.png
The proposed partition table layout will get updated.
*img391.imageshack.us/img391/5883/a23ou6.th.png
Again select free space and click New Partition. Select type of partition logical, size: don't touch anything, let it be as it is, location for new partition Begining, Use as: Ext 3 journaling file system, mount point: /home and click OK. Note that you will manually have to type in the mount point in the box provided as /home
*img45.imageshack.us/img45/7917/a24is7.th.png
OP
NucleusKore
TheSaint
Re: Installing Linux, a dual boot system with Windows and Ubuntu 8.10
This is how your proposed partition table layout finally looks like.
*img383.imageshack.us/img383/6113/a25ac3.th.png
Remember, nothing has actually happened to your partitions as yet, this is just a proposed layout, so if you make a mistake in your newly created linux partitions you can simply go back and redo the partitioning. CLick Forward.
You will now be asked some details about yourself. You will have to give a password. Make sure you don't forget it. Tick the box for auto login if you do not wish to login each time you boot the system. Click Forward
*img383.imageshack.us/img383/4049/a26ic3.th.png
Import your windows settings. This is optional you can leave it unchecked as shown in the second figure and click forward.
*img230.imageshack.us/img230/7727/a27wu2.th.png
Click Install, the installation will begin with the formatting and copying of files to your hard disk.
*img530.imageshack.us/img530/1589/a28rd5.th.png *img530.imageshack.us/img530/7595/a29ow3.th.png *img145.imageshack.us/img145/6176/a30wo6.th.png *img84.imageshack.us/img84/6581/a31nc9.th.png
At the end of installation click on the Restart Now button
*img84.imageshack.us/img84/262/a32ye1.th.png
As the system shuts down, you will get a message telling you to remove the cd from the drive and press ENTER to reboot the system which you must do.
*img338.imageshack.us/img338/2087/a33ig7.th.png *img91.imageshack.us/img91/9201/a34we3.th.png
As the system boots for the first time after your installation, you will see this screen. This is the GRUB boot loader from where you can choose between Ubuntu Linux (first entry) and Windows (last entry), using the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard and press ENTER. If you do not respond in 10 seconds it will boot to Ubuntu automatically.
*img389.imageshack.us/img389/1473/a35ci3.th.png
Enjoy your Ubuntu !!!
Optional: Installing the GAG Bootloader
Go to post number 23 of this thread or click here
Your system will boot up and you'll get the login screen, enter your user name and password to login.
*img508.imageshack.us/img508/8610/a36rl6.th.png *img521.imageshack.us/img521/7752/a37if0.th.png *img393.imageshack.us/img393/6686/a38vr6.th.png
This is how your desktop looks like
*img393.imageshack.us/img393/7857/a39mi8.th.png
This is how your proposed partition table layout finally looks like.
*img383.imageshack.us/img383/6113/a25ac3.th.png
Remember, nothing has actually happened to your partitions as yet, this is just a proposed layout, so if you make a mistake in your newly created linux partitions you can simply go back and redo the partitioning. CLick Forward.
You will now be asked some details about yourself. You will have to give a password. Make sure you don't forget it. Tick the box for auto login if you do not wish to login each time you boot the system. Click Forward
*img383.imageshack.us/img383/4049/a26ic3.th.png
Import your windows settings. This is optional you can leave it unchecked as shown in the second figure and click forward.
*img230.imageshack.us/img230/7727/a27wu2.th.png
Click Install, the installation will begin with the formatting and copying of files to your hard disk.
*img530.imageshack.us/img530/1589/a28rd5.th.png *img530.imageshack.us/img530/7595/a29ow3.th.png *img145.imageshack.us/img145/6176/a30wo6.th.png *img84.imageshack.us/img84/6581/a31nc9.th.png
At the end of installation click on the Restart Now button
*img84.imageshack.us/img84/262/a32ye1.th.png
As the system shuts down, you will get a message telling you to remove the cd from the drive and press ENTER to reboot the system which you must do.
*img338.imageshack.us/img338/2087/a33ig7.th.png *img91.imageshack.us/img91/9201/a34we3.th.png
As the system boots for the first time after your installation, you will see this screen. This is the GRUB boot loader from where you can choose between Ubuntu Linux (first entry) and Windows (last entry), using the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard and press ENTER. If you do not respond in 10 seconds it will boot to Ubuntu automatically.
*img389.imageshack.us/img389/1473/a35ci3.th.png
Enjoy your Ubuntu !!!
Optional: Installing the GAG Bootloader
Go to post number 23 of this thread or click here
Your system will boot up and you'll get the login screen, enter your user name and password to login.
*img508.imageshack.us/img508/8610/a36rl6.th.png *img521.imageshack.us/img521/7752/a37if0.th.png *img393.imageshack.us/img393/6686/a38vr6.th.png
This is how your desktop looks like
*img393.imageshack.us/img393/7857/a39mi8.th.png
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NucleusKore
TheSaint
Let's explore Ubuntu. On the top left of your screen, you have a menu - "Applications". Click on it.
*img361.imageshack.us/img361/2233/a40jt8.th.png
Point your mouse to Accessories
*img395.imageshack.us/img395/5854/a41gd2.th.png
Among others, note these
Terminal - a program to access the linux shell. Used to pass commands to the system.
Tomboy notes - Sticky notes for your desktop
Point to Games
*img359.imageshack.us/img359/7446/a42nf5.th.png
Point to Graphics
*img146.imageshack.us/img146/833/a43zv6.th.png
GIMP is a powerful image editor. Use it to manipulate and enhance your photographs.
OpenOffice Draw is a nice drawing program. It is a part of the OpenOffice suite
XSane is a program to help you scan
Point to Internet
*img146.imageshack.us/img146/8208/a44dx2.th.png
Evolution is an email client like Microsoft Outlook
Firefox is a web browser
Pidgin is a instant messaging program that supports msn, yahoo, icq, gtalk and other protocols
Point to Office. You can see the tools for wordprocessing, presentations and spreadsheets.
*img120.imageshack.us/img120/1808/a45ik7.th.png
Point to Sound and Video
*img91.imageshack.us/img91/4200/a46qk5.th.png
Brasero is a CD/DVD writing tool
Movie and audio players also seen
Point to Universal Access
A magnifier is seen
*img243.imageshack.us/img243/7813/a47uy9.th.png
Point to places
You can see shortcuts to various folders on your system. Documents, Music, pictures and Videos and all subfolders in Home Folder. Home Folder corresponds to /home
*img91.imageshack.us/img91/9483/a48fl5.th.png
Point to System and then Preferences
*img91.imageshack.us/img91/8017/a49zc7.th.png *img354.imageshack.us/img354/1931/a50dz4.th.png
Note Appearance in this menu. Through that you can tweak your theme, desktop background, system fonts, and special effects (compiz).
Point to Administration
*img201.imageshack.us/img201/3927/a51zt4.th.png
Here you can configure your system, Hardware, drivers, software, networking, etc.
In the top right hand corner is the button to shut down the system
*img530.imageshack.us/img530/2071/a52dj8.th.png *img530.imageshack.us/img530/7489/a53hr0.th.png
This may also be done from the system menu
To install multimedia packages (restricted), visit *medibuntu.org
For a quick deployment of multimedia packages refer this post
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87790&page=2#46
*img361.imageshack.us/img361/2233/a40jt8.th.png
Point your mouse to Accessories
*img395.imageshack.us/img395/5854/a41gd2.th.png
Among others, note these
Terminal - a program to access the linux shell. Used to pass commands to the system.
Tomboy notes - Sticky notes for your desktop
Point to Games
*img359.imageshack.us/img359/7446/a42nf5.th.png
Point to Graphics
*img146.imageshack.us/img146/833/a43zv6.th.png
GIMP is a powerful image editor. Use it to manipulate and enhance your photographs.
OpenOffice Draw is a nice drawing program. It is a part of the OpenOffice suite
XSane is a program to help you scan
Point to Internet
*img146.imageshack.us/img146/8208/a44dx2.th.png
Evolution is an email client like Microsoft Outlook
Firefox is a web browser
Pidgin is a instant messaging program that supports msn, yahoo, icq, gtalk and other protocols
Point to Office. You can see the tools for wordprocessing, presentations and spreadsheets.
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Point to Sound and Video
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Brasero is a CD/DVD writing tool
Movie and audio players also seen
Point to Universal Access
A magnifier is seen
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Point to places
You can see shortcuts to various folders on your system. Documents, Music, pictures and Videos and all subfolders in Home Folder. Home Folder corresponds to /home
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Point to System and then Preferences
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Note Appearance in this menu. Through that you can tweak your theme, desktop background, system fonts, and special effects (compiz).
Point to Administration
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Here you can configure your system, Hardware, drivers, software, networking, etc.
In the top right hand corner is the button to shut down the system
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This may also be done from the system menu
To install multimedia packages (restricted), visit *medibuntu.org
For a quick deployment of multimedia packages refer this post
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87790&page=2#46
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