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Installing applications in Linux (part II)

07/09/2008  
Relevance: 6.98
In my last article I discussed two ways of installing applications on Ubuntu Linux. In this article I will be discussing two other methods for installing applications, which are roughly the same as downloading and installing a program from the internet. A few readers commented and pointed out that the information I provided didn't work for them. I am using Canonical's Ubuntu Linux distribution. I tried quite a few Linux distributions before settling on Ubuntu as it worked the best with the"Linux-unfriendly" hardware of my laptop.
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Four expert tips on installing new Linux apps

09/30/2008  
Relevance: 6.71
Sooner or later, we all end up installing new software on our computers. Whether it's a new version of Firefox, or a cool game, or a video editing package, there comes a time when you want to make your system do more than it can do now. Under Linux, installing new applications isn't a particularly hard task, but installations do come in several different varieties, so it's worth understanding the differences and what you'll need to know to make them work.
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Installing Linux apps: A few good tips

09/26/2008  
Relevance: 6.71
Sooner or later, we all end up installing new software on our computers. Whether it's a new version of Firefox, or a cool game, or a video editing package, there comes a time when you want to make your system do more than it can do now. Under Linux, installing new applications isn't a particularly hard task, but installations do come in several different varieties, so it's worth understanding the differences and what you'll need to know to make them work.
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Installing Liberation fonts on Linux

05/30/2007  
Relevance: 6.65
Red Hat recently released a set of free fonts designed to be a metrically-exact replacement for the Microsoft Core TrueType fonts. Installing fonts on Linux, however, has not always been the easiest of tasks soTectonic dug around a little to make a simple guide to installing these, and other, fonts on most flavours of Linux.
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Linux installation frustration!

02/07/2009  
Relevance: 6.49
Sometimes I get frustrated with Linux, this happens mainly while installing. Installing is often one of the most frustrating experiences with Linux. I remember a time where this kept me from using Linux at all. Today I had such a day again after a long time, I was installing Ubuntu on a laptop which had a harddisk replaced and for the second time in a row the installation hanged suddenly. This kind of things always happen when I'm in a hurry. And you know why? Such a thing most of the time is related to hurrying!
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10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software

04/17/2008  
Relevance: 5.84
Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. If you follow this little guide, your Linux life will be made simpler and safer. Note: This information is also available as a PDF download.
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My experience installing FreeBSD 8 using the PC-BSD 8 RC2 installer

05/16/2010  
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Ok, so I was interested in the fact that FreeBSD 8 could now be installed using the PC-BSD 8 installer. So lets see how easy it is. Remember, this a review of installing FreeBSD 8 with the PC-BSD 8 installer. It is not a review of installing PC-BSD 8.
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Installing Fedora - a video tour

08/14/2007  
Relevance: 5.76
Ready to try Linux but want some hand-holding when you do? Here are three videos that walk you through the process of installing Fedora GNU/Linux. Video number one steps you through the process of installing Fedora 7 to your hard drive, video number two shows you how Fedora looks and acts the first time you boot it, and video number three shows you how to install and remove software in Fedora 7.
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Installing Linux over network (no CDROM drive)

01/14/2008  
Relevance: 5.72
Installing Linux is trivial nowadays. You just need to download ISO image, burn it on CD/DVD and reboot the machine. But, what if… the computer doesn't have a CD drive? Well, don't worry. In such case you can install Linux directly through the net. This is called PXE and in this article you'll learn how to use it.
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What to Install After Installing Ubuntu Lucid?

04/22/2010  
Relevance: 5.70
As Ubuntu Lucid is preparing for its grand launch on 29th April 2010, I am sure you should have already known what to expect in this release. The next usual question is:“what should I install after installing Lucid?” We have done plenty of “what to install after installing Ubuntu” articles previously, but this time round, I am going to save you all the trouble and introduce you to a script that can automate plenty of stuffs for you.
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