Re: Some General ?'s about Kubuntu
OK, a couple of things:
Linux doesn't always use filename extensions the way windows does. There are usually no .exe files; linux executable files (also known as binaries) usually have no extension. So the executable file for konsole is just konsole, located in the /usr/bin directory. Data files use extensions similar to windows -- .txt, .jpg and so on are pretty much the same.
Basic information on using the kde desktop, file system, etc can be found at:
There is also a free downloadable ubuntu pocket guide available, but it is directed at the gnome desktop, so though the basic information is good, it's still a little confusing.
http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html
Your own personal files are located in the directory /home/username (where username is your login name). There is a shortcut to this directory (called your home directory) which is simply ~ (shift-upper-left key). So cd ~ will always take you to your home directory. You can move the files from your usb stick there. Try this: Open konsole, type
(that is usually where a usb stick is found) Then type ls. If your bcm43xx-fwcutter file is there, you can:
That should copy the file from your usb stick to your home directory.
To run the command, you would then:
*I would rather defer to someone familiar with your wireless card who can help you with the specifics on it.*
I'm a little baffled as to why synaptic isn't showing up. So do this: open kpackageedit, click on settings, then "edit software sources". In the window that comes up, make sure the first four items are checked (main) (universe) (restricted) and (multiverse). Close that window, choose Software Updates, when it finishes, hit the refresh icon at the bottom. When that finishes, choose Software management, type synaptic in the search box, and click "search by name". It should come up then, hit the Plus sign next to it, then Apply. That should install it. If this doesn't work, we'll have to go to plan C.
About Alt-F2, I really haven't found much use for it myself. I either use konsole, or ctrl-alt-f1 if I need to shut the desktop down. Others may have something to add...
sudo bcm43xx-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware ~/Desktop/bcmwl5.sys
Linux doesn't always use filename extensions the way windows does. There are usually no .exe files; linux executable files (also known as binaries) usually have no extension. So the executable file for konsole is just konsole, located in the /usr/bin directory. Data files use extensions similar to windows -- .txt, .jpg and so on are pretty much the same.
Basic information on using the kde desktop, file system, etc can be found at:
Code:
[url]http://docs.kde.org/development/en/kdebase-runtime/userguide/index.html[/url] [url]http://docs.kde.org/development/en/kdebase-runtime/quickstart/index.html[/url] [url]http://docs.kde.org/development/en/kdebase-runtime/faq/index.html[/url]
http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html
Your own personal files are located in the directory /home/username (where username is your login name). There is a shortcut to this directory (called your home directory) which is simply ~ (shift-upper-left key). So cd ~ will always take you to your home directory. You can move the files from your usb stick there. Try this: Open konsole, type
Code:
cd /media/disk
Code:
cp bcm43xx-fwcutter ~
To run the command, you would then:
Code:
cd ~ sudo ./bcm43xx-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware ~/Desktop/bcmwl5.sys
I'm a little baffled as to why synaptic isn't showing up. So do this: open kpackageedit, click on settings, then "edit software sources". In the window that comes up, make sure the first four items are checked (main) (universe) (restricted) and (multiverse). Close that window, choose Software Updates, when it finishes, hit the refresh icon at the bottom. When that finishes, choose Software management, type synaptic in the search box, and click "search by name". It should come up then, hit the Plus sign next to it, then Apply. That should install it. If this doesn't work, we'll have to go to plan C.
About Alt-F2, I really haven't found much use for it myself. I either use konsole, or ctrl-alt-f1 if I need to shut the desktop down. Others may have something to add...
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