keith wrote:
>
>
> Ubuntu doesn't allow logins as "root" without some fooling around.
All such
> commands are done using sudo. i.e. sudo locate -u to update the locate
> database. With no root user login the system is more secure. Putting
sudo in
> front of a command executes it as root. It will ask you for your password
> before executing the command. To find out more about it go to
> Applications=>Acccessories=>terminal and open a terminal window, then
type
> man sudo to get the manual page. Hope I'm not getting too elementary.
>
> Stick the .iso disk in the CD drive and let the machine meditate a
bit; it may
> well automount it. An icon should appear on your desktop and quite
possibly
> it will ask if your want to start the package manager.
>
> Assuming you have a decent internet connection use the applications=>add
> softwre which will pull gEDA down from the Ubuntu repository.
> --
> Keith Bowers - Thomasville, NC
Ok, For starters, I was in the kitchen with this setup on the counter
without an internet connection. I have moved the pc into my computer
room and now was able to install from the web the 3 programs Gerber File
Viwer, GNU Eda Schematic Editor, and PCB Designer. The CD image for the
gEDA shows on the desktop and opens if I double click on it and shows
all the folders and files. If I click on the "installer.exe" nothing
happens. You are not getting too elementary as I know nothing about unix
so talk to me like a baby :) The last time I tried to mess with Linux
was RedHat 5.2 and 6.5 and never was even able to figure out how to get
online :) So I guess I need help with the package manager?
Thanks,
Dave
>