Where to enter the code:

[Guest]

Can any one tell me about the console in kubuntu......As am a new user to this flatfrom i need some basic knowledge like how to instal and so on.... i heard that to instal any software in linux os we have to enter the codes in a console.....To be most frank i don't know where this console is and how to run that command so please help me....

[arochester]

Re: Where to enter the code:

You don't have to use a command in Konsole to install a package.

If you are using 8.10 Intrepid Ibex go to Kmenu(New)>Applications Tab>Utilities>Terminal

This is where it gets a bit complicated. Most of the instructions are written for Ubuntu - but they are good for Kubuntu with some minor changes. The problem is knowing when and what those minor changes are, and it's a bit difficult for me to provide a comprehensive list.

Start here and page down to question #11a: http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3099811.0

The link will take you to: http://amitech.50webs.com/installing/index.php.html
It's a bit dated and it's Ubuntu but it is a reasonable guide.

Look also at: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
Again it's Ubuntu but it's good.

One link on this page will take you to: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware
This includes Kubuntu.

Have a bit of a look at: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/graphicalsudo
This will explain about using sudo (which works on both) gksudo (Ubuntu) and kdesu (Kubuntu,which is NOW kdesudo under 8.10)

One way of getting around Ubuntu/Kubuntu problems is to install the Ubuntu bit. In Kubuntu we tend to use the text editor called "kate" - In Ubuntu they tend to use the text editor called "gedit"- The Ubuntu instruction might be for "gedit" and you can either translate this to "kate" or install "gedit" which will work in Kubuntu.

If you have any problems please do come back

[cleb]

Re: Where to enter the code:

You do not need to use the console to install software. Just open Adept (alt+f2 and type adept, or through the K menu K->applications->system->adept manager. It lets you select and install all software you want through a nice graphical user interface.
If you still need the console for something, use konsole (alt+f2 and type konsole)