I am new to this OS and I have a few problems

**XTR0RDiNAiRE** · June 15th, 2008

i really want to give this os a test drive before i
go back to windows ( if i ever figured it out)

im tryin to install wine

when i go to terminal and type in sudo etc.
then it says sudo password

when i try to type in anything it doesnt do anything

**dixon** · June 15th, 2008

The password you're typing is not shown for security reasons. Just type the password and hit enter. Btw you can install wine using synaptic System -> Administration -> Synaptic package manager - there's no need to use terminal

**PmDematagoda** · June 15th, 2008

Why are you installing Wine using the terminal? Open the Synaptic Package Manager in System>Administration>Synaptic Package Manager. Search for "wine" and install it.

**aktiwers** · June 15th, 2008

What programs do you want to install in Wine?
Offen there is a native alternative to windows apps and they run a lot better. Let us know maybe we know a good alternative

**adamogardner** · June 15th, 2008

the terminal doesn't show **** in place of your password. It shows nothing at all; you just have to trust that it's there and hit enter.

**damis648** · June 15th, 2008

In fact, you do not even have to use the terminal or synaptic. You can simply search for wine in Applications>Add/Remove...

**PmDematagoda** · June 15th, 2008

There is a thread in a more useful location here:-
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=5191757
Anyone wishing to continue this thread may do so there.

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