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Had linux for a couple months now and still don't know how to use it. Could someone please teach me how to download things?

Asked by Geoffrey P

Hi. Like I said in the question, I still consider myself to be new to Linux and Ubuntu. I have Ubuntu 12.04 and I really need someone to tell me how to download things from the internet. I try to download whatever it is from the internet, the Linux version of course, and every time I just get a bunch of files. I have also tried using Wine to run some Windows programs, but I always get the message that goes something like "There is no Windows application to run this program", or at least I think that's what it says. Someone help me please?

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#1

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Precise

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Official-Ubuntu-12-04-LTS-Manual-Is-Now-Available-278686.shtml
About two thirds down page will have "Download the Upuntu Manual"

Being new to Ubuntu, it would be best to do most downloading using Ubuntu Software Center.

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#2

Ubuntu not Upuntu, my bad. On first site, restricted extras, if you watch or listen to DVDs or CDs.

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Geoffrey P (geoffreydabomb25) said : 		#3

I've already downloaded the manuel and didn't get any help from that, but i'll try the others

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michael (yellupcm-gmail) said : 		#4

What did you try to download from internet. Ubuntu requires .deb files. .rpm files are for other Linux (Red Hat etc.)

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wine

http://www.howtogeek.com/105271/how-to-run-windows-software-on-ubuntu-with-wine/
These sites may help you, using Wine.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

What do you want to download exactly?

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Geoffrey P (geoffreydabomb25) said : 		#6

Thank you Michael