Thread: New to linux, can someone help please?

hello,

ive used windows since ive first had computers years ago, , have managed find way around without help.

have laptop without windows licence on, , decided try ubuntu, since ive read meant user friendly.

after installation incredibly easy, im absolutly stumped on how couple of things.

have specific linux driver lm005 n wireless dongle, ive downloaded off official site.

how on earth install it. there isnt obvious, , ive tried clicking on things, im guessing unlike windows youd have setup file or whatever. not being able install new hardware has got me quite frustrated. must missing basic knowledge, can me.

also, had round ubuntu software centre, idea of. decided install couple of programs, @ complete loss theyve been installed.

ive looked everywhere in start menu type lists, , ive looked in computer, dont have idea of folders since im new.

can please tell me installs new programs, since not in list of installed programs, when find whatever ive installed, says indeed installed.

i8kutils dell inspiron fan control program.

if can have patience me id appreciate it, solutions problems arent obvious me, , no doubt new ubuntu.

reading

posted caveman1987

hello,

ive used windows since ive first had computers years ago, , have managed find way around without help.

have laptop without windows licence on, , decided try ubuntu, since ive read meant user friendly.

after installation incredibly easy, im absolutly stumped on how couple of things.

have specific linux driver lm005 n wireless dongle, ive downloaded off official site.

how on earth install it. there isnt obvious, , ive tried clicking on things, im guessing unlike windows youd have setup file or whatever. not being able install new hardware has got me quite frustrated. must missing basic knowledge, can me.

also, had round ubuntu software centre, idea of. decided install couple of programs, @ complete loss theyve been installed.

ive looked everywhere in start menu type lists, , ive looked in computer, dont have idea of folders since im new.

can please tell me installs new programs, since not in list of installed programs, when find whatever ive installed, says indeed installed.

i8kutils dell inspiron fan control program.

if can have patience me id appreciate it, solutions problems arent obvious me, , no doubt new ubuntu.

reading

here sites help...

http://www.thebuzzmedia.com/a-manual...inux-beginner/

http://ubuntu-manual.org/

enjoy.

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