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How to install MS-Office on Ubuntu?

Asked by RdeLain on 2007-08-28

I'm new to Ubuntu, Linux. Windows PRO but I'd love to switch to Ubuntu. I need to know how:
1.) After downloading packages from the web, how do I install them on Ubuntu?
2.) If I want to install Microsoft Office on Ubuntu, how do I do that?
3.) Like in windows, how do I make the mouse stick to a window when dragging?
4.) Is there a plug-in of add-on I need to have Ubuntu's windows flip like a mac or vista? Like Aero?
5.) I have a DELL Inspiron 9200 I dual boot with Win XP and need drivers for my wireless card, where can I get them.

Please I'll appreciate all the help I could get.

thanks.

Robert DELAIN

Question information

Language:: English Edit question

Status:: Solved

For:: Ubuntu Edit question

Assignee:: No assignee Edit question

Solved by:: Bryan Haskins

Solved:: 2007-08-30

Last query:: 2007-08-30

Last reply:: 2007-08-29

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Bryan Haskins (bryan-h) said on 2007-08-28:

1) You shouldn't have to download packages from the web, most anything
you need will be in the universe repository (plenty of info on the
forums and the wiki on enabling extra repositories, but simplified
instruction follows:) Just start up Synaptic Package Manager System >>
Administration >> Synaptic, then enter your password as asked to start
it. Now go to Settings >> Repositories and check all that you want on
that first tab there, close that and click the reload button. Now you
can search for any packages you might want, and most things should be in
there. We have a Huuuuuge Universe repository. Now things that you do
happen to download in Debian format (name.deb) youcan simply double
click and oyu get a nice wizard of sorts, not the next next next accept
next finish type of wizard, but you simply double click, click the
install button, enter your password, and it flies.

2) Short answer, you don't You might look in to Crossover Office for
some usage of various Office tools and versions, but Open Office should
get the job done in most cases.

3) I'm not sure what you mean entirely... but try alt-left click for
dragging.

4) Compiz or Beryl, plenty of documentation on the forums, you'll most
likely need to get some restricted drivers for your video card for that,
if you have an ATi this won't be as trivial as using nvidias drivers.

5) That depends on the specific card, I won't lie wireless support
pretty much is a pain all around on linux right now. try googling around
for information on your specific hardware. Like search specifically for
Linux, YourChipset/Model

6) My mistake... there wasn't a 6, Oh well I'm an over achiever!

Enjoy, and if you have any trouble not listed make sure to open a new
ticket so it's properly addressed. Thanks for trying Ubuntu!

RdeLain wrote:
> New question #12373 on Ubuntu:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/12373
>
> I'm new to Ubuntu, Linux. Windows PRO but I'd love to switch to Ubuntu. I need to know how:
> 1.) After downloading packages from the web, how do I install them on Ubuntu?
> 2.) If I want to install Microsoft Office on Ubuntu, how do I do that?
> 3.) Like in windows, how do I make the mouse stick to a window when dragging?
> 4.) Is there a plug-in of add-on I need to have Ubuntu's windows flip like a mac or vista? Like Aero?
> 5.) I have a DELL Inspiron 9200 I dual boot with Win XP and need drivers for my wireless card, where can I get them.
>
> Please I'll appreciate all the help I could get.
>
> thanks.
>
> Robert DELAIN
>
>

1) You shouldn't have to download packages from the web, most anything 
you need will be in the universe repository (plenty of info on the 
forums and the wiki on enabling extra repositories, but simplified 
instruction follows:) Just start up Synaptic Package Manager System >> 
Administration >> Synaptic, then enter your password as asked to start 
it. Now go to Settings >> Repositories and check all that you want on 
that first tab there, close that and click the reload button. Now you 
can search for any packages you might want, and most things should be in 
there. We have a Huuuuuge Universe repository. Now things that you do 
happen to download in Debian format (name.deb) youcan simply double 
click and oyu get a nice wizard of sorts, not the next next next accept 
next finish type of wizard, but you simply double click, click the 
install button, enter your password, and it flies.

2) Short answer, you don't You might look in to Crossover Office for 
some usage of various Office tools and versions, but Open Office should 
get the job done in most cases.

3) I'm not sure what you mean entirely... but try alt-left click for 
dragging.

4) Compiz or Beryl, plenty of documentation on the forums, you'll most 
likely need to get some restricted drivers for your video card for that, 
if you have an ATi this won't be as trivial as using nvidias drivers.

5) That depends on the specific card, I won't lie wireless support 
pretty much is a pain all around on linux right now. try googling around 
for information on your specific hardware. Like search specifically for 
Linux, YourChipset/Model

6) My mistake... there wasn't a 6, Oh well I'm an over achiever!

Enjoy, and if you have any trouble not listed make sure to open a new 
ticket so it's properly addressed. Thanks for trying Ubuntu!

RdeLain wrote:
> New question #12373 on Ubuntu:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/12373
>
> I'm new to Ubuntu, Linux.  Windows PRO but I'd love to switch to Ubuntu.  I need to know how:
> 1.)  After downloading packages from the web, how do I install them on Ubuntu?
> 2.) If I want to install Microsoft Office on Ubuntu, how do I do that?
> 3.) Like in windows, how do I make the mouse stick to a window when dragging?
> 4.) Is there a plug-in of add-on I need to have Ubuntu's windows flip like a mac or vista?  Like Aero?
> 5.) I have a DELL Inspiron 9200 I dual boot with Win XP and need drivers for my wireless card, where can I get them.
>
> Please I'll appreciate all the help I could get.
>
> thanks.
>
> Robert DELAIN 
>
>

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Jim Hutchinson (jphutch) said on 2007-08-28:

Just a thought on #5

If the installer didn't auto set up your wireless then you probably have one of the infamous broadcom cards. The link below will give you an idea about whether your card will work or not and how to get it to work. You can save yourself a lot of grief by picking up one of the intel wireless mini pc cards and replacing the broadcom. You might also try and convince dell that it's broken and see if they will replace it with an intel card. If you do have intel and it's not working it should be easy to get set up. I believe (not on ubuntu at the moment to check) you can find out which card by typing

lspci

in a terminal window and then looking for something about wireless.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HardwareSupportComponentsWirelessNetworkCardsBroadcom

Also check out

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=405990

for more help with installing certain broadcom cards.

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quantenemitter (quantenemitter) said on 2007-08-29:

don't forget 7), dudes!

7) If you have fun with ubuntu, spread it, advertise it, burn cds and give every friend a present ...

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RdeLain (rdelain) said on 2007-08-30:

Jim,

Thanks for replying to my questions and help. Indeed I have that infamous Broadcom card in my laptop. Though I haven’t gotten the time to do the research you suggested, once I do, I’ll let you know of the results. Until then, I’ll keep playing with Ubuntu cause it’s looking pretty good.

--Robert deLain

DELAIN & CIE

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> Hutchinson

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> Subject: Re: [Question #12373]: How to install MS-Office on Ubuntu?

> Your question #12373 on Ubuntu changed:

> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/12373

> Jim Hutchinson proposed the following answer:

> Just a thought on #5

> If the installer didn't auto set up your wireless then you probably have

> one of the infamous broadcom cards. The link below will give you an idea

> about whether your card will work or not and how to get it to work. You

> can save yourself a lot of grief by picking up one of the intel wireless

> mini pc cards and replacing the broadcom. You might also try and

> convince dell that it's broken and see if they will replace it with an

> intel card. If you do have intel and it's not working it should be easy

> to get set up. I believe (not on ubuntu at the moment to check) you can

> find out which card by typing

> lspci

> in a terminal window and then looking for something about wireless.

> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HardwareSupportComponentsWirelessNetworkCar

> dsBroadcom

> Also check out

> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=405990

> for more help with installing certain broadcom cards.

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Jim,

Thanks for replying to my questions and help.  Indeed I have that infamous Broadcom card in my laptop.  Though I haven’t gotten the time to do the research you suggested, once I do, I’ll let you know of the results.  Until then, I’ll keep playing with Ubuntu cause it’s looking pretty good.

--Robert deLain

DELAIN & CIE

Santo 17, #22A

Croix des Bouquets, P-a-P, HT 0611

DID: 509-715-0730; 509-443-7222

Pager 509-554-2585

USA: 516-263-3791

E-Mail: rdelain@delaincie.com

> -----Original Message-----

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> Hutchinson

> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 16:00

> To: rdelain@delaincie.com