I am able to install bin files but am facing problem in installing a new kernel (latest 32.2)
Even though you are new to Linux I am going to — VERY briefly — go into it and mention an alternative.
You use apt from the command line — generally — to update and maintain your system. If you want to use the update manager on the system, go ahead. It is generally a good idea to daily open whatever and do an update –"sudo apt-get update" "sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" . To find a package from the command line, you type "sudo apt-cache search <filename>" replacing <filename> with the name of the package you are looking for. Then "sudo apt-get install <filename>’.
I find that when I am on debian or Ubuntu downloading and using wajig or its gui version gjig produces a more stable system and a more satisfying experience than when I use apt, frankly.
6:55 pm on December 16th, 2009
use apt..
> man apt
but..
sudo -i
(password)
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade
apt-get dist-upgrade
should get you the latest kernel.
also
sudo apt-get install whatever more-whatever still-more-whatever
for any packages in the repos.
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7:37 pm on December 16th, 2009
Sudo apt-get update –> Updates
Sudo apt-get install programnamehere
ie: sudo apt-get install vlc –> installs vlc player
sudo apt-cache search programname –> searches for the program specified in programname
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8:02 pm on December 16th, 2009
Alright. I’ll tell you now that doing a kernel is one of the more difficult things to do. It is not for the faint of heart.
http://www.howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_ubuntu
You might want to wait until they release the kernel patch as a bin file, but if you really want to, I suggest backing up all your important files first (or even better yet, practice on another computer with a clean install until you get it right.
IT tooke me a few tries to get it right the first time I tried it. I wasn’t even upgrading, just streamlining the kernel (removing the compiled drivers for crap my PC didn’t have)
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8:17 pm on December 16th, 2009
This will be helpful to you.
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https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu
8:28 pm on December 16th, 2009
Even though you are new to Linux I am going to — VERY briefly — go into it and mention an alternative.
You use apt from the command line — generally — to update and maintain your system. If you want to use the update manager on the system, go ahead. It is generally a good idea to daily open whatever and do an update –"sudo apt-get update" "sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" . To find a package from the command line, you type "sudo apt-cache search <filename>" replacing <filename> with the name of the package you are looking for. Then "sudo apt-get install <filename>’.
I find that when I am on debian or Ubuntu downloading and using wajig or its gui version gjig produces a more stable system and a more satisfying experience than when I use apt, frankly.
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8:50 pm on December 16th, 2009
Honestly the safest, easiest and best way to install software is to use Synaptic Package Manager (found in Main Menu -> System -> Administration). Synaptic does use Apt-Get so you can use the following command:
sudo apt-get install <package name here>
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9:26 pm on December 16th, 2009
Installing Software on Ubuntu
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
How To Compile A Kernel – The Ubuntu Way
http://www.howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_ubuntu
HowTo Use the Ubuntu Terminal
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal
LUg.
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