why can't i install other software

Could you please be more specific? What sort of software are you looking to install, and why isn't it working?

new to ubuntu when I put the cd in I don't know how to get it install in windows it start auto please help if you can thank.

hi Stephane
  I would like to know how can i install any software from
any cd or dvd as you may know when you put the cd in your
cd drive in windows it start auto how do do this in ubuntu
os.

Thank You

On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:25:48 -0000
  Stéphane Scot <email address hidden>
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>Your question #86917 on firefox-3.0 in ubuntu changed:
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>Stéphane Scot requested for more information:
>Could you please be more specific? What sort of software
>are you looking
>to install, and why isn't it working?
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Software written for Windows does not run on Ubuntu Linux, but there is a Windows emulator that simulates a Windows environment for the software.
This short article tells you how to install it.
FAQ #64: “Using WINE in Ubuntu to run Windows applications”.

Why are some of the people that answer questions so rude. Ubuntu is new to me, and it is not easy to learn. I have the same question about installing software from a cd. I am trying to install the software for my wireless USB adapter. But why should it matter what kind of software it is. All I get is a bunch of error messages. I don't have this type of problem with windows, so excuse me for being so dumb.

We are trying to help you and we need information to help you better so please give more detailed info when you ask a question.
Please don't do generic question, if you ask a generic question then you will receive a general (good) answer.

So please close this one is solved by Thomas Krüger.

You need to install Wine package to try to install and run Windows software.
Not all Windows software run well with wine and also is better to ask for a native Ubuntu software alternative instead of try to run Windows software on Linux.

My better experience is to install Windows in a virtual pc created using the virtualbox on Ubuntu, in this way you don't have any trouble to run any Windows software because using Virtualbox you will run a 100% Windows virtual pc.

Hth

In addition to what Marco already said, it seems Mr. B is trying to install the Windows driver software for his wireless adapter. Driver software written for Microsoft Windows will generally not work in Ubuntu, the same as it will not work in Mac OS X - with one exception actually being network devices.

NDISwrapper is a piece of software than enables many drivers for network cards, USB modems and routers written for Microsoft Windows to work in Linux and you may be able to get your card working by using that - you can read more at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NDISwrapper if the device does not already have drivers for Linux.

You should note though that Marco Braida is absolutely correct when he asks you for a more specific question, just saying that you're trying to install some Windows software for your wireless USB adapter is a bit like asking a mechanic to fix your car, but not describing the problem.

Please understand that no one is trying to be rude, but we simply cannot help you without more information.

I hope this helps you achieving what you are trying to do, if not, don't be afraid to ask again.

As for William Pearsons question, installing Wine will make it possible for you to run Windows software, but there is no guarantee as to how well it will perform. Some software run flawlessly while other will not run at all. You can consult the application listing at http://appdb.winehq.org/ to see if your program is listed and for tips on how to run it and if this does not help, try asking again here or search the internet.

Also, telling us the name of the software you are trying to run would help enormously.

Thank you

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From: "Cybolic" <email address hidden>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:55 PM
To: <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #86917]: why can't i install other software

> Question #86917 on wine in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/wine/+question/86917
>
> Cybolic proposed the following answer:
> In addition to what Marco already said, it seems Mr. B is trying to
> install the Windows driver software for his wireless adapter. Driver
> software written for Microsoft Windows will generally not work in
> Ubuntu, the same as it will not work in Mac OS X - with one exception
> actually being network devices.
>
> NDISwrapper is a piece of software than enables many drivers for network
> cards, USB modems and routers written for Microsoft Windows to work in
> Linux and you may be able to get your card working by using that - you
> can read more at
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper and
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NDISwrapper if the device does not already
> have drivers for Linux.
>
> You should note though that Marco Braida is absolutely correct when he
> asks you for a more specific question, just saying that you're trying to
> install some Windows software for your wireless USB adapter is a bit
> like asking a mechanic to fix your car, but not describing the problem.
>
> Please understand that no one is trying to be rude, but we simply cannot
> help you without more information.
>
> I hope this helps you achieving what you are trying to do, if not, don't
> be afraid to ask again.
>
>
> As for William Pearsons question, installing Wine will make it possible
> for you to run Windows software, but there is no guarantee as to how well
> it will perform. Some software run flawlessly while other will not run at
> all. You can consult the application listing at http://appdb.winehq.org/
> to see if your program is listed and for tips on how to run it and if this
> does not help, try asking again here or search the internet.
>
> Also, telling us the name of the software you are trying to run would
> help enormously.
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.
Mr. Jesse Brown

Heloo I am Abdi girma ,I receive kubuntu,ubuntu cds from canonocal ltd and i gave it to a lot of people arround me since i owned an IT firm.So a lot questions came from people using it and offcourse me.
Question1,Can we install any softwares we want like for example Adobe photoshop(editing softwares)
questions2,I have been trying to play audio and vedio files using media pplayers on kubuntu the program says it is playing but i cant hear any sound and see any picture iso how can i play files on coubuntu?
Besides if there is any mannual on how to use commands like networking,trouble shooting ans so on and offcourse on general kubuntu usage please send it to me by the following postal address ways here is my postal address.
Abdi Girma
P.o.box 18449
addis ababa
Ethiopia
Best regards
Abdi girma

Heloo I am Abdi girma ,I receive kubuntu,ubuntu cds from canonocal ltd and i gave it to a lot of people arround me since i owned an IT firm.So a lot questions came from people using it and offcourse me.
Question1,Can we install any softwares we want like for example Adobe photoshop(editing softwares)
questions2,I have been trying to play audio and vedio files using media pplayers on kubuntu the program says it is playing but i cant hear any sound and see any picture iso how can i play files on coubuntu?
Besides if there is any mannual on how to use commands like networking,trouble shooting ans so on and offcourse on general kubuntu usage please send it to me by the following postal address ways here is my postal address.
Abdi Girma
P.o.box 18449
addis ababa
Ethiopia
Best regards
Abdi girma

I think you sent me these emails by mistake.
On Oct 7, 2010, at 10:53 AM, Abdi Girma Terefe wrote:

> Question #86917 on wine in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/wine/+question/86917
>
> Abdi Girma Terefe requested for more information:
> Heloo I am Abdi girma ,I receive kubuntu,ubuntu cds from canonocal ltd and i gave it to a lot of people arround me since i owned an IT firm.So a lot questions came from people using it and offcourse me.
> Question1,Can we install any softwares we want like for example Adobe photoshop(editing softwares)
> questions2,I have been trying to play audio and vedio files using media pplayers on kubuntu the program says it is playing but i cant hear any sound and see any picture iso how can i play files on coubuntu?
> Besides if there is any mannual on how to use commands like networking,trouble shooting ans so on and offcourse on general kubuntu usage please send it to me by the following postal address ways here is my postal address.
> Abdi Girma
> P.o.box 18449
> addis ababa
> Ethiopia
> Best regards
> Abdi girma
>
> --
> You received this question notification because you are a direct
> subscriber of the question.

Mr. Jesse Brown