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leeboy120
March 1st, 2007, 07:20 PM
i had to install ubuntu because xp was mucking up. im finding very hard to use this new OS though i was wondering if anyone could help me get used to it and give me some advice. contact me on msn : leeboy120@hotmail.co.uk

things i would like to know : how to use wine
3d desktop
dual boot vista and ubuntu
any thing else..

thanks alot

SishGupta
March 1st, 2007, 08:26 PM
i had to install ubuntu because xp was mucking up. im finding very hard to use this new OS though i was wondering if anyone could help me get used to it and give me some advice. contact me on msn : leeboy120@hotmail.co.uk

things i would like to know : how to use wine
3d desktop
dual boot vista and ubuntu
any thing else..

thanks alot

Most everything you need to know about daily usage of ubuntu can be found on:
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Edgy

Paul41
March 2nd, 2007, 09:17 AM
This is a good reference. http://psychocats.net/ubuntu/index.php

how to use wine
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine?highlight=%28wine%29

I will warn you though, wine is not perfect. You may have better luck with CrossOver Office's customized wine depending on what you want to do.
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxoffice/

3d desktop
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BerylOnEdgy

xyz
March 2nd, 2007, 09:23 AM
How about starting here:
Absolute Beginner Talk (http://www.ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=73&order=desc)
...and "Search".

10 tips for the Ubuntu newcomer (http://simplyubuntu.wordpress.com/2006/06/24/10-tips-for-the-ubuntu-newcomer/)

leeboy120
March 2nd, 2007, 09:48 AM
thanks for all responses

xyz
March 2nd, 2007, 10:02 AM
thanks for all responses
You' re welcome and...Welcome here.
One more:
Ubuntu Videos (http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=ubuntu)