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A Linux question and a Windows question - Death.RunningVerminator - 12-27-2010
I'm a total noob when it comes to Linux. As in.. I just installed Linux on a different comp yesterday.
[12:05:53 PM] DRV: So uh. I tried Linux on a different computer, and the only problem i found was that when i download an exe and click on it, it opens up it's files and stuff
[12:06:00 PM] DRV: it doesn't actually run the exe
[12:06:06 PM] DRV: Any suggestions?
Windows question:
[12:11:36 PM] DRV: When i click "view available networks" there are no networks to view. it's just blank. And windows doesn't even acknowledge that the adapter is there.
Thanks!
:)
A Linux question and a Windows question - Bobthemanofsteel - 12-27-2010
' Wrote:I'm a total noob when it comes to Linux.Seems kinda dumb to install it then, eh?
Linux
Windows, try disabling then reenabling the network adapter.
Assuming you've actually got it connected to a network.
A Linux question and a Windows question - Death.RunningVerminator - 12-27-2010
' Wrote:Seems kinda dumb to install it then, eh?*facepalm* someone should have told me that Linux doesn't run exes before I installed it..
Linux
Windows, try disabling then reenabling the network adapter.
Assuming you've actually got it connected to a network.
Anywho.
I mean, i can't even see the icons or anything. I go to "my network places" click on, "view available networks" and there's nothing but a blank spot.
Thanks!
:)
P.S. Long time no see Bob.
A Linux question and a Windows question - Dantrithor - 12-27-2010
Do you have the wireless antenna plugged in?
And...
Are you sure there're networks in range?
A Linux question and a Windows question - Death.RunningVerminator - 12-27-2010
' Wrote:Do you have the wireless antenna plugged in?Yes and yes.
And...
Are you sure there're networks in range?
A Linux question and a Windows question - Death.RunningVerminator - 12-28-2010
Bump.
A Linux question and a Windows question - Snoozzzer - 12-28-2010
<strike>Windows</strike> networking is the devil's way of...bringing us closer to death. Right click on My Computer, hit Manage, go to Device manger, and be sure it's..activated, or at least visible from there. Also, reinstall the damned wireless drivers
As for .EXE's in linux, it can be done. You need a set of libraries called Wine. Don't count on it for graphics, but you can run many applications with it, depending on how much luck and patience you have.
What linux distro are you using by the way?
A Linux question and a Windows question - Death.RunningVerminator - 12-28-2010
' Wrote:<strike>Windows</strike> networking is the devil's way of...bringing us closer to death. Right click on My Computer, hit Manage, go to Device manger, and be sure it's..activated, or at least visible from there. Also, reinstall the damned wireless driversWell I've checked the Device Manager and stuff and it shows it's there.. But when i try to uninstall it, it won't let me.
As for .EXE's in linux, it can be done. You need a set of libraries called Wine. Don't count on it for graphics, but you can run many applications with it, depending on how much luck and patience you have.
What linux distro are you using by the way?
I'm running LinuxMint 10. (not the one that just came out this month).
Tanke!
A Linux question and a Windows question - Death.RunningVerminator - 12-28-2010
Bump.
I've given up on the Windows question thingy.
And about Linux.. Ok.. So, I downloaded Wine, but how do i install it?
A Linux question and a Windows question - Cannon - 12-28-2010
Install ubuntu. Apt-get is your friend.