How to install software on Linux Mint
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Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Thanks a lot for this Will help newbies like me
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Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
I did a search of the topic, and didn't see any reference, so thought I'd add in my 2 bits in regards to WINE, so if others search this topic, they can find it.
After installing WINE, and then, downloading a Windows program, the program doesn't automatically run when double-clicking. [at least that has been my experience]. You will have an .exe file, and to install it, one right clicks on it, and selects Open With > "Wine Windows Program Loader." This will then allow WINE to install the program similar to how it loads if it was in Windows.
If one is looking for a good collection of freeware programs, with a good number of them running well in WINE, I recommend http://freewarefiles.com/. Most of the files I've downloaded work well in WINE, they're free/open source, and can be just as good as commercial ware.
After installing WINE, and then, downloading a Windows program, the program doesn't automatically run when double-clicking. [at least that has been my experience]. You will have an .exe file, and to install it, one right clicks on it, and selects Open With > "Wine Windows Program Loader." This will then allow WINE to install the program similar to how it loads if it was in Windows.
If one is looking for a good collection of freeware programs, with a good number of them running well in WINE, I recommend http://freewarefiles.com/. Most of the files I've downloaded work well in WINE, they're free/open source, and can be just as good as commercial ware.
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
For a safe usage of Windows programs via wine I strongly recommend
- only use trusted programs
only(!) - this is the point here - download them from their original websites
don't let them connect with the Internet
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Helpful thread, but I think it's missing a key point. Some programs install and show up in the menu. Others just seem to disappear. Where do they go and how to access/run?
I'm assuming the ones that disappear are command line programs, but how do you find where they've installed and how do you run them?
This is very frustrating to a newbie and it's my only annoyance with using Linux.
I'm assuming the ones that disappear are command line programs, but how do you find where they've installed and how do you run them?
This is very frustrating to a newbie and it's my only annoyance with using Linux.
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
In Software Manager most programs that have a graphical user interface will have a unique icon on their package. The packages with generic icons are generally command line programs or system components (libraries etc.). All packages generally have a website link and/or screenshots, to help you figure out if this is indeed the kind of program you think it is and if it would fit your needs.
You can use Synaptic Package Manager or dpkg on the command line (
You can use Synaptic Package Manager or dpkg on the command line (
dpkg -L packagename
) to see what files were installed from the package and the executable will generally be in the directory /usr/bin/. If you want to use command line programs, the command name is generally the same as the package name.Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Thank you for sharing. It's really useful topic for newbies like me
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Right-click the menu button, the thingy in the lower left of your screen that says "Menu" Choose Edit menu.
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if I double click a .deb file/package and it installs, does that mean the package doesn't need root access to run?
I downloaded Vivaldi browser from the web and was wondering the security implications of installing software from the web. Thanks!
I downloaded Vivaldi browser from the web and was wondering the security implications of installing software from the web. Thanks!
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Installing a package requires root access. Normally, running the installed program does not require root access. If it does need root access to run your operating system will ask you to authorize that.
Installing software from the web, especially closed source software like Vivaldi, is in my opinion less safe than installing software from the repositories (as done through Software Manager). It's up to you to decide whether you trust the software you download yourself from the web.
Installing software from the web, especially closed source software like Vivaldi, is in my opinion less safe than installing software from the repositories (as done through Software Manager). It's up to you to decide whether you trust the software you download yourself from the web.
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Good read.xenopeek wrote:Thanks Any feedback for improvement is welcome.
Can you summarize the relationship of these elements?
- {Synaptic}Update Manager
- apt-get upgrade
- Levels
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
I wrote a new topic Differences between Update Manager, Synaptic, and `apt-get upgrade` for that.
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
I'm a complete noob, so don't shoot please
I read that software is best installed via software manager. The first program I wanted to install is PIA. They seem to be involved in mint somehow, so I expected PIA to be available in the manager. But no such luck. I have to visit the PIA website and install from there. Is that unsafe?
Second program I was looking for is an epub checker. I found epubcheck in the software manager and installed it, but the program is nowhere to be found. So I look for epubchecker on Google. I used this under Windows, there is a Linux version available. This requires Java, which also isn't available under software manager...
So, how am I supposed to install my programs safely when everything I need can't be found on software manager? Am I looking in the wrong place?
I read that software is best installed via software manager. The first program I wanted to install is PIA. They seem to be involved in mint somehow, so I expected PIA to be available in the manager. But no such luck. I have to visit the PIA website and install from there. Is that unsafe?
Second program I was looking for is an epub checker. I found epubcheck in the software manager and installed it, but the program is nowhere to be found. So I look for epubchecker on Google. I used this under Windows, there is a Linux version available. This requires Java, which also isn't available under software manager...
So, how am I supposed to install my programs safely when everything I need can't be found on software manager? Am I looking in the wrong place?
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Try reading the first posting in this topic, the tutorial that you are responding to. It answers your question.JLius wrote:So, how am I supposed to install my programs safely when everything I need can't be found on software manager? Am I looking in the wrong place?
If your issue is solved, kindly indicate that by editing the first post in the topic, and adding [SOLVED] to the title. Thanks!
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Maybe it isn't obvious to you, but I did read the first post, else I wouldn't even know about the recommended way to install software. So please, just explain to me how I install PIA, the recommended way? The other ways read like Chinese to me.
And, if in a good mood, also how I find java in software manager (I found a YouTube way, but I am not sure if that is safe). Shouldn't you install Java on Linux?
And if in a very good mood, explain to me why epubcheck doesn't show up anywhere after I install it in the manager? Is this a bug?
Thank you!
And, if in a good mood, also how I find java in software manager (I found a YouTube way, but I am not sure if that is safe). Shouldn't you install Java on Linux?
And if in a very good mood, explain to me why epubcheck doesn't show up anywhere after I install it in the manager? Is this a bug?
Thank you!
Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
It wasn't obvious to me... you could have learned that from someone else or by reading the manual that came with your installation.JLius wrote:Maybe it isn't obvious to you, but I did read the first post, else I wouldn't even know about the recommended way to install software.
I had to do a search to find the software you're talking about. I assume it's this? https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess. ... p-on-LinuxJLius wrote:So please, just explain to me how I install PIA, the recommended way? The other ways read like Chinese to me.
If you download it straight from the manufacturer, I would consider that to be safe enough.
I'm in a decent mood, but I wish I knew as much as you seem to assumeJLius wrote:And, if in a good mood, also how I find java in software manager (I found a YouTube way, but I am not sure if that is safe). Shouldn't you install Java on Linux?
And if in a very good mood, explain to me why epubcheck doesn't show up anywhere after I install it in the manager? Is this a bug?
I have several java-related packages installed , but they may very well be installed by default (I can't remember). Things like default-jre and openjdk-7-jre. I found those by typing 'java' in the search box in the software manager.
If I were you, I'd check first whether you have those. Any specific reason why you wish to install java?
Epubcheck appears to be a command line tool, and those do not show up in the menu. It does not seem to have a GUI.
If your issue is solved, kindly indicate that by editing the first post in the topic, and adding [SOLVED] to the title. Thanks!
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Re: How to install software on Linux Mint
Thank you very much for this posting...it is very useful and easy to understand.
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Is this tutorial posting information I can use with "Sarah"?
I need to know the easiest way to install programs.
I am getting older, they trained me on Windows programs and procedures but with the forcible launch of Windows 10 I would love to be done with Microsoft's Software.
I use and pay a yearly membership to a game site it is called Pogo and I would like to play the games on that site but I can't update the scripts needed to run the games. Probably such as flash and some java script, I apologize for not being more specific but my memory is not what it used to be and that is an issue for me.
If someone with some patience could help me, I would be really grateful.
I need to know the easiest way to install programs.
I am getting older, they trained me on Windows programs and procedures but with the forcible launch of Windows 10 I would love to be done with Microsoft's Software.
I use and pay a yearly membership to a game site it is called Pogo and I would like to play the games on that site but I can't update the scripts needed to run the games. Probably such as flash and some java script, I apologize for not being more specific but my memory is not what it used to be and that is an issue for me.
If someone with some patience could help me, I would be really grateful.