Absolute beginner problems

[photogenius_uk]

I am very very new to Ubuntu and not very computer literate so if you can help please spell out every step - thanks.
First of all, Can anyone tell me how to install downloads - I can find them OK in Firefox but for example want to install Vuescan which has a Linux version which I've downloaded OK but can't use it!
Secondly, I have a HP LaserJet 1018 which I can't get to print although a message told me it was found and working.

Any help gratefully received.

Alan

[tomxyz]

Hi Alan,

Never really downloaded software from the internet and then installed it on the system like you would do when using windows. I'm sure it's possible but
normally I go to > add and remove programs < (or adept manager) search a program in the list that can do the job, mark the checkbox and click apply changes. and voilà ...

I have a hp deskjet printer that works fine although in the beginning I was searching the printer icon like you have in windows, to control printer tasks.
I added it to the taskbar, leftclick on an empty space on the taskbar > add applet to panel > scroll down and click on print system

rgds Tom

[Vorian Grey]

Did you check this out?

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Intrepid