Thread: Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop

Alright. I'm on Ubuntu right now, and I have to say I like it more. It's not as flashy as Vista, but it's definitely a bit easier. When I look for compizconfig, I only see this "compizconfig-backend-gconf".

Perhaps this will be more help:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=809695

sounds like you need to enable the universe repo

In Synaptic, Settings > Repositories

make sure "universe" is checked

Well, my computer is having A LOT of unexpected problems running Ubuntu. I'm done with it for the night, but I'll try again tomorrow. I tried to update my adobe flash player, for instance. It failed, and it said some contingency wasn't satisfied or something like that. When I tried to download anything else, the same thing happened. When I tried to put more applications into the toolbar, it froze. I put in the wireless key, and when I rebooted, it made me enter it again (I have to have my dad put it in every time because he likes to keep the network secure). I tried to enable desktop effects, as per the forum link you posted, and it asked me if I wanted to enable the nVidia driver. I said yes, and it came up and said the effects couldn't be enabled. The problems keep piling up to the point that I'm starting to think I would be better off sticking to Vista.

Originally Posted by oniman7

Well, my computer is having A LOT of unexpected problems running Ubuntu. I'm done with it for the night, but I'll try again tomorrow. I tried to update my adobe flash player, for instance. It failed, and it said some contingency wasn't satisfied or something like that. When I tried to download anything else, the same thing happened. When I tried to put more applications into the toolbar, it froze. I put in the wireless key, and when I rebooted, it made me enter it again (I have to have my dad put it in every time because he likes to keep the network secure). I tried to enable desktop effects, as per the forum link you posted, and it asked me if I wanted to enable the nVidia driver. I said yes, and it came up and said the effects couldn't be enabled. The problems keep piling up to the point that I'm starting to think I would be better off sticking to Vista.

well, I don't know what you're doing,
but you're doing it wrong

This isn't windows,
software installs, for example, are managed by a package manager

First up, make sure all the standard repos are enabled
I don't remember what's enabled by default and what's not
but in Synaptic, make sure main, universe, restricted and multiverse are enabled

Then, update the package list by pressing the "reload" button in Synaptic

Install any updates by pressing the "Mark all Upgrades" button, and pressing the "apply" button

As for Flash, install flashplugin-installer
(don't go to the Adobe website, or anything like that)

If you have an nVidia card, goto System > Admin > Hardware Drivers
and install the recommended driver
(you'll need to log out & in again to activate the driver)

Wireless key,
Right click the network icon in the notification area
and "Edit Connections"
select your wireless network, and click "edit"
Under the "Wireless Security" tab, enter all the relevant info in, and check the "Connect automatically" button

This will automatically connect you to your wireless network without intervention

When I installed it with the package manager, it ended and told me simply that it failed. As for the others, it's 3:00 A.M. and I don't have the will to concentrate.

Hey, guys, just a quick update. I got Ubuntu installed and running, after dealing with partition problems and such. I'm actually learning how to program in C using Ubuntu, and I like it so far. Still having some slight problems with the cube (haven't figured out how to use it to change OS, or do anything flashy.)