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The other thing to do is join www.ubuntuforums.org...

2008-12-02T22:03:56.774-08:00

The other thing to do is join www.ubuntuforums.org - it is even better than googling.

Thanks for the Post Christopher,As I said before, ...

2008-12-02T20:33:16.785-08:00

Thanks for the Post Christopher,

As I said before, I'm very new to Linux so I'm just going by the things I find on Google. I will definitely be taking a more in-depth view of the add/remove application, and will be mentioning it in an upcoming blog post.

again, I really appreciate you taking the time to post up helpful information for not just me, but the world to see. I hope to hear from you again, as I am sure to need help.

Email me anytime: blake@thelinuxnewb.com

Add/Remove (in the applications menu), is a dumbed...

2008-12-02T20:18:43.698-08:00

Add/Remove (in the applications menu), is a dumbed down (not stupid, but doesn't list all dependencies of programs) version of synaptic. I love synaptic for finding nitty gritty, but for just finding a simple program, Add/Remove is adequate and easy to navigate.

Also, check if your ISP has a "free zone" and then check out how to add them on and remove some of Ubuntu's default repositories.

eg, for my http://ftp.iinet.net.au/linux/ubuntu/dists/intrepid-backports/ is one of the spots on my ISPs server where I can find some updates. Since it is "free" (doesn't count to my download quota).

http://goombalinux.blogspot.com/2007/11/use-your-isps-freezone-to-add-to-your.html for a how to (an old blog I should be updating).