https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoftwareManagement

Use the Ubuntu Software Center, Uvah. You should not need to install a package manager

Now you tell me! j/k

I installed a couple of things. I dl'd Docky and Conky but how to install them. They don't use .exe's

conky is the sort of the linux rainmeter but not quite as customizable. I messed with it but it's a bitch installing skins (worse than rainmeter). I got rid of it.

You should be able to 'search' in the package manager to find Wine. They aren't 'exe' like Windows. The 'packages' have different extensions depending on the version of linux you are using. (Most of the ones for MacPup have the '.pet' extension.) When you download it, Ubuntu should give you the option of saving or 'unpacking' (which is un-zipping) to a folder. I have avoided the stuff that I HAVE to unpack because a few times I couldn't find it and when I did, I didn't know how the hell to install it after it was unpacked.

The biggest problem I have with Macpup/linux/ubuntu is the lack of info for noobs. Like that 'code' moshi posted above..it won't work in all versions of linux, he didn't tell you where to enter it, etc (nothing against moshi) but it's all kind of intimidating because if you know ANYthing about computers, you know how easy it is to screw up your OS when it comes to RUN commands and stuff.

Here is a link that explains how to add the WINE repository so you can download and install it. Personally, I have had more fun looking for alternatives to the WIndows programs I want. Isn't that the point of using ubuntu, anyway?

I'm guessing versions have changed since the post. I run into that a lot. It sucks.

Is there an option or tab to add repository?

Here is a link specific to adding WINE to your version of ubuntu.

You may need to look at the individual WINE releases and compare them to what it is you are trying to install. Sometimes one is not compatible with the other.

There will be no exe files in Ubuntu, Ross. Things are installed via terminal (command prompt).

if you can not find the apps in the software center (you should), then just open a terminal and enter:

sudo apt-get install conky

(for conky)

or

sudo apt-get install docky

(for docky)

Let it be, Ross....go mow, or something.

And how do I get the 'packages' I installed on my screen so I can use them?

Hiya yrag. Perhaps you can answer my question.

Sure it will. I'll get the hang of it sooner or later. Have a little faith. lol

lol

Sorry Uvah, no offense, but I think you are way over your head on this one.

Hey, Uvah....

If nothing else, it's fun just checking it out.