just got ubuntu online

[HeadLikeAHole531]

so i just got online on ubuntu, using a linksys network adapter, i couldnt get on before because i was using a realtek semiconductor. so now that im online i want to use ubuntu to its fullest but im not sure where to start when it comes to finding and installing applications. can anyone help please? thanks for reading

[Giradman]

Congrats! I'm fairly new to Ubuntu 7.10, but enjoying the experience - :)

Plenty of 'online' help - e.g. check out the Community Support (http://www.ubuntu.com/support/CommunitySupport) page & links; also, I found the book below quite helpful for a beginner.

The Synaptic Package Manager under the System->Administration menu provides a list of downloads for your Ubuntu system - just do a re-load to update the list and check out the offerings; and search or ask the forum for advice on using this module, if you are uncertain.

Finally, you might want to define your needs, e.g. audiovisual, games, et al - plenty of great experience here - good luck!

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[ugm6hr]

so i just got online on ubuntu, using a linksys network adapter, i couldnt get on before because i was using a realtek semiconductor. so now that im online i want to use ubuntu to its fullest but im not sure where to start when it comes to finding and installing applications. can anyone help please? thanks for reading

Add/Remove... in the menu is the easiest way to start.

As mentioned - Synaptic Package Manager is a good general tool.

If you are looking for applications to do something specific - just ask.