Ubuntu 7.04 'Fiesty Fawn' Released

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Seven Post-Install Tips for Ubuntu 7.04

Fixes, extras, and eye candy: Here are seven steps to take just after installing Feisty Fawn.

*www.pcworld.com/article/id,130923-page,1-c,linux/article.html
 
morpheusv6

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I just downloaded Ubuntu 7.04 DVD via torrent. Installed it on my system.
The torrent and the downloaded iso says 64 bit in the file name, but how do I confirm that it is a 64 bit not 32 bit os? Is there any way to do that while running ubuntu?

I just downloaded Ubuntu 7.04 DVD via torrent. Installed it on my system.
The torrent and the downloaded iso says 64 bit in the file name, but how do I confirm that it is a 64 bit not 32 bit os? Is there any way to do that while running ubuntu?
Sorry for the stupid question, but I am new to linux and ubuntu and this is my first experience with linux(not on a live cd/dvd).

The synaptic package manager show some programs like the gcc and bitorrent which are already installed. How do I access these programs? They are not visible in the applications menu.
 
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@morpheusv6 -

If you have an Ubuntu installation, and want to check what version it is, you have a number of options. The most "right" way I've found is to simply look at the /etc/lsb-release file, which should tell you explicitly what version of Ubuntu is installed, its codename, and its version number.

Of course, you could do a number of other things instead, like looking at /etc/apt/sources.list to see what version of Ubuntu you're pulling packages from. But I thought the above method was nice, and not often mentioned.[...]
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So in simple, just type cat /etc/lsb-release.

GCC is a C/C++ Compiler and can be accessed only via the terminal. Bittorrent is the same way. Write the words gcc or bittorrent in the terminal to know more about them. A good way is to use a man command prefix before them.
 
Pathik

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u ll hav to access gcc thru console.. And that bittorrent is just the protocol not an application.. Means u can download torrent files directly..
 
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I believe bittorrent refers to the official bittorrent client. So, if you install that you should be able to run the offfical client. But, you won't enjoy it much as it doesn't have too many features.
 
morpheusv6

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What about keyboard shortcuts for applcations?

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@morpheusv6 -



( Just didn't feel like writing it :mrgreen: )

So in simple, just type cat /etc/lsb-release.

GCC is a C/C++ Compiler and can be accessed only via the terminal. Bittorrent is the same way. Write the words gcc or bittorrent in the terminal to know more about them. A good way is to use a man command prefix before them.
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Whether its a 64 bit or 32 bit OS?
 
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morpheusv6

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How do I run windows 32 bit applications inside ubuntu(like wmp11)? Is there any virtualization app(not familiar with it)?
 
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morpheusv6 said:
How do I run windows 32 bit applications inside ubuntu(like wmp11)? Is there any virtualization app(not familiar with it)?
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its not virtualization but emulation;)..Think it might be possible but not true:)
 
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Ah that's a bit difficult on Ubuntu... But there's this small thing you can try.
System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts

Also, in the comments here, there's a good gconf-editor hack way.

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Whether its a 64 bit or 32 bit OS?
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Sigh, just try it out and it must mention it. Also look in the sources.list (the 2nd method) the links must be pointing to 64 bit repositories. If so, its 64 bit OS alright. :|
 
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tech_your_future said:
yes. both are the same except the DE
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thanks mate...i dont like ubuntu look escpecialy the gnome look..am a kde addict..thats y i preferred to install kubuntu
 
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comrade said:
i have a doubt...can i install softwares that are meant for ubuntu in kubuntu
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Yes you sure can but some applications that exploit a lot of exclusive features of GNOME might need you to install all those GTK libraries, GNOME core files, etc on Kubuntu to run. Not a problem really but takes more space at times.
 
morpheusv6

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Ah that's a bit difficult on Ubuntu... But there's this small thing you can try.
System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts

Also, in the comments here, there's a good gconf-editor hack way.



Sigh, just try it out and it must mention it. Also look in the sources.list (the 2nd method) the links must be pointing to 64 bit repositories. If so, its 64 bit OS alright. :|
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lsb-release->
DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=7.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=feisty
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu 7.04"

second method doesn't show the required info
 
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**** sorry sorry sorry, uname just escaped my head!

uname -a

It must display the hardware architecture like x86_64 or something, it shows x86 here...
 
morpheusv6

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**** sorry sorry sorry, uname just escaped my head!

uname -a

It must display the hardware architecture like x86_64 or something, it shows x86 here...
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Thanks for the keyboard shortcuts info.
command shows:
Linux *********-desktop 2.6.20-15-generic #2 SMP Sun Apr 15 06:17:24 UTC 2007 x86_64 GNU/Linux


Also, the desktop effects :
workspaces on a cube is enabled. how do I use this feature? Alt-Tab doesn't work.
 
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