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Problem in Ubuntu 12.10

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/problem-in-ubuntu-12-10.182884/

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flyboys13 Original post #1
Apr 16, 2014 at 1:24 PM
i am a new user of ubuntu, i have just installed ubuntu from the digit cd. But i dont know how to install softwares in the cd on ubuntu 12.10. plzzz help
aaruni
aaruni #2
Apr 16, 2014 at 10:35 PM
can you re-frame your question ? its not clear...
Shah
Shah #3
Apr 17, 2014 at 6:23 AM
Use software centre or use apt-get command
F
Apr 17, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Use software centre or use apt-get command

whenever i tried to open the files from software centre it says PROBLEM IN OPENING FILES.and how to use apt-get command.
aaruni
aaruni #5
Apr 17, 2014 at 2:04 PM
Open terminal.

Code:
sudo apt-get install <package-name>
F
Apr 17, 2014 at 2:22 PM
i have a cd with many ubuntu softwares in it, but dont know how to install them.

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Open terminal.

Code:
sudo apt-get install <package-name>

and what to write in package name

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Open terminal.

Code:
sudo apt-get install <package-name>
it is not working can you tell me what to write in package name
aaruni
aaruni #7
Apr 17, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Maybe your disk is corrupt. Try copying the files to your HDD and then try to double click. Most compatible things will work that way.

And if you want to install, say, Firefox, then,

Code:
sudo apt-get install firefox