hey guys im a noobie to linux so was setting ubuntu up on the same hdd..made a part for linux on the same as vista..now when booting i get this option whether to start ubuntu or vista the default highlighted is ubuntu so after 7 secs it loads ubuntu (auto if i dont touch the arrow keys) i want the default thing to be vista how do i do tht???
where do i get drivers and softwares for linux!
another prob i have a broadband conn i have entered the ip addresses and dns settings right as well as the gateway…still cant conn to the net i have a static ip..whts the prob??
Control Panel> System> Advanced system Settings (continue)> Settings (Startup and recovery)> Select Windows vista in the ‘Default OS’ dropdown. Apply/Ok..
This worked in Win XP & Vista, SHould work with Ubuntu too.
About the drivers and stuff Linux users can answer that better.
as far as softwares go , you can get most of them by using the sudo apt-get install XXXX command in the terminal, where xxxx is the name of the software you need…
Google around you’ll find all you need…
any specific needs and you can post it here…
Which internet connections do u have ? because my static ip connection (hathway) seems to work fine…
When will you guys get over your terminal fixation? He said he’s new to linux, didn’t he?
Joel, there’s an application called Synaptic Package Manager in Ubuntu, which lets you download and install any apps. e.g., if you need a torrent client, type “torrent” in synaptic’s search box, and it’ll show you a list of clients that are available. Choose the one you want and download. However, for this you need to enable the repositories from where you can download.
Dark Star will tell you how to do that. Its been a while since I used Ubuntu, hence I don’t remember the file you need to edit.
PS - Dark Star, please post clear and precise instructions, and no smileys please
if u are booting with grub(which is normally the case when u install ubuntu after vista)… just go to the terminal type sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst and change the default=0 to default=4.that would do the trick.
make sure to make a backup before you do any changes
sudo cp /boot/grub/menu.lst /boot/grub/menubk.lst
``` for instance.
Its always a better idea to make a default backup especially when you are a newbie.
As far as drivers are concerned, they are built into the kernel, simply meaning you don't need to worry about stuff. I would give the most simplest way of doing things & then things go harder :-
1. Do an update & upgrade, Using update-manager which can be found in System > Administration > Update-Manager click it :-
Then click on check (it will go on the net) and check for any updates.
After sometime it will show you some updates, click on install updates, it will fetch updates from the net & install it.
Another way to do that would be through the terminal/CLI (I need my fix ;)) :-
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Most of the times a simple update/upgrade should solve your issues. If however something doesn't work even after updates/upgrades then one would have to get down & get your hands dirty a bit. Things like lspci & dmesg outputs can give lot of clues, but mostly you need help with somebody who knows what they are doing. I wouldn't recommend you to do any fiddling around unless you have pidgin ([Home | Pidgin](http://www.pidgin.im)) which is a default install, then follow instructions at
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/InternetRelayChat as well as read https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRCGuidelines so you know what to expect.
/me out
Some of the drivers are built as modules also, for e.g. the intel-sound drivers, of course its fun (atleast my idea of fun) remove the old modules, give the link of the new one & then install. Another thing are you looking for peripherals drivers like printers/scanners or internal drivers like sound & video. Lastly, sorry I presumed you are on ubuntu, now I look back & see you didn’t say which distribution you have, in which case most of the above might or might not apply to you. It’s been far too long that I’ve been away from .rpm to remember the right commands therein. Now I’m just a debian guy, sorry.
He said he’s new to linux, didn’t he?